The ________ JIT production system has been erected based on the premise of minimizing _________________ (waste) by reducing or eliminating discrete batches.
A) computer controlled/batches or lots
B) computer controlled/inventories
C) kanban-controlled/stock on hand
D) kanban-controlled/work-in-process inventories
E) computer controlled/stock on hand

Question

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The JIT production system is kanban-controlled and focuses on minimizing waste by reducing or eliminating work-in-process inventories. Option A is incorrect because it mentions minimizing waste by reducing or eliminating batches, but there is no mention of computer-controlled production. Option B is incorrect because it mentions minimizing waste by reducing inventories, but there is no mention of computer-controlled production or batches. Option C is incorrect because it mentions kanban control and stock on hand, but there is no mention of reducing or eliminating work-in-process inventories. Option E is incorrect because it mentions computer-controlled production and stock on hand, but there is no mention of reducing or eliminating work-in-process inventories or batches.

The ________ JIT Production System Has Been Erected Based on the Premise