In a JIT system,reducing throughput time is possible because:
A)there are fewer materials used in the process.
B)there are more workers involved in the process.
C)there are more supervisors,so a better job is done of directing plant activities.
D)there are fewer operations such as moving and storing inventories that do not add value to the product.

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JIT (Just-in-time) system focuses on eliminating any activities that do not add value to the product, such as moving and storing inventories. Therefore, by reducing these non-value added activities, the throughput time can be reduced. A and B are not relevant to reducing throughput time in a JIT system, and C does not necessarily relate to reducing non-value added activities.

In a JIT System,reducing Throughput Time Is Possible Because