The transition to ______ has not necessarily been a smooth one for many companies in the United States. But this does not imply that switching from a pure ____ system to a __________ system was a mistake for most companies.
A) JOT / MRI / JOT or hybrid
B) JIT / MBO / JIT or hybrid
C) JIT / MRP / JIT or hybrid
D) JOT / MRP / JOT or matrix
E) JIT / MRI / JIT or hybrid

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The blank spaces in the sentence require three terms that are related to each other. JIT, or Just-in-Time, and MRP, or Material Requirements Planning, are both systems used for inventory management and production planning. JIT is a pull-based system that focuses on producing goods only when they are needed, while MRP is a push-based system that creates production plans based on anticipated demand. Switching from a pure MRP system to a JIT or hybrid system can be challenging for some companies, but it does not necessarily mean it was a mistake. Therefore, the best choice for the blank spaces is JIT/ MRP/ JIT or hybrid.

The Transition to ______ Has Not Necessarily Been a Smooth