Which of the following statements best defines manufacturing cycle time in a JIT production system?
A) the time from when raw materials is received until it becomes a finished good
B) the time from when an order is received until it becomes a finished good
C) the time from when raw materials is received until it is delivered to the customers
D) the time from when an order is received until it is delivered to the customers

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Manufacturing cycle time in a JIT production system is the time it takes for a product to be produced from the point when an order is received until it becomes a finished good. This includes all stages of the production process, from raw materials to shipping the finished product. Therefore, option B is the correct definition of manufacturing cycle time in a JIT production system.

Which of the Following Statements Best Defines Manufacturing Cycle Time