When implementing a JIT system,
A) managers can mitigate some of the effects of worker stress by judiciously using safety stocks and emphasizing material flows rather than worker pace.
B) management should base the reward system on production volume.
C) the plant layout is the only environmental characteristic that need not be analyzed.
D) it is critical to develop a master production schedule that changes frequently as forecasts change.

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Implementing a JIT system can lead to increased worker stress due to the emphasis on pace and efficiency. However, managers can mitigate this by using safety stocks to reduce the pressure and emphasizing material flows rather than worker pace. Reward systems should be based on quality and overall productivity, not just production volume. Environmental characteristics should all be considered, not just plant layout. While a master production schedule is important, it should only change when necessary based on actual changes in demand or supply availability, not just forecasts.

When Implementing a JIT System