JIT philosophy tries to eliminate work-in-process inventory because:
A) of the savings in capital requirements.
B) inventory covers up recurring problems.
C) it frees up space for kanban storage bins.
D) dependency on suppliers should be increased.
E) all of the choices are true.

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JIT philosophy believes that inventory actually covers up recurring problems in the process. By eliminating the inventory, the problems will be highlighted and can be addressed more effectively, leading to improved productivity and quality. The other choices may also be valid reasons for eliminating inventory, but they are not the main philosophy behind JIT.

JIT Philosophy Tries to Eliminate Work-In-Process Inventory Because