Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of just-in-time production?
A) "Demand-pull" system to initiate production
B) Small, self-contained work cells
C) Ultra-reliable suppliers
D) Surplus stocks maintained to protect against supply interruption

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Just-in-time production is a system that emphasizes production based on actual demand rather than forecasted demand, and it seeks to eliminate waste in the production process. Surplus stocks are not maintained to protect against supply interruption in just-in-time production, as it would be seen as wasteful inventory.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Just-In-Time