- 6 Marks
Question
Explain THREE (3) conditions that must prevail to make the operation of a Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management system successful.
Answer
Conditions for successful JIT inventory management:
- Reliable Suppliers: JIT depends on suppliers being able to deliver materials precisely when needed. Any delays in delivery can halt production.
- Efficient Production System: The production process must be streamlined and flexible to adapt quickly to changes in demand without accumulating excess inventory.
- Accurate Demand Forecasting: There must be reliable and precise forecasting to ensure that the right amount of materials is ordered and delivered as required, minimizing waste and excess inventory.
- Tags: Decision Making, Inventory Management, JIT
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Decision making techniques
- Series: DEC 2023
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins