Which of the following are not a characteristic of just-in-time / lean systems?
A) inbound transport scheduling
B) few suppliers
C) long-term contracts
D) large order sizes to earn quantity discounts

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Just-in-time/lean systems rely on small order sizes to reduce inventory and increase efficiency. Large order sizes contradict this principle and are therefore not a characteristic of JIT/lean systems. A, B, and C are characteristics of JIT/lean systems as they focus on reducing waste and increasing efficiency in the supply chain.

Which of the Following Are Not a Characteristic of Just-In-Time