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MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Costing Methods

Identify a feature that is not characteristic of Just-in-Time (JIT) purchasing.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Just-in-Time Purchasing?

A. Goods delivered immediately before demand or use

B. Increase in number of deliveries, each containing a smaller number of units

C. Goods/material delivery in “factory ready” containers, thereby reducing materials handling

D. Short-term agreement with many suppliers specifying prices, delivery, and acceptable quality levels

E. Minimal checking by purchaser of quality and quantity of deliveries

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MA – Mar 2024 – L2 – Q4b – Decision making techniques

This question identifies the challenges associated with the implementation of a Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management system.

Just-In-Time (JIT) is an inventory management system in which goods are received from suppliers only as they are needed. The main objective of this method is to reduce inventory holding costs and increase inventory turnover. Despite the benefits of JIT, it has some disadvantages.

Required:
Examine THREE (3) challenges associated with the implementation of JIT Inventory Management System.

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MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Costing Methods

Identify a feature that is not characteristic of Just-in-Time (JIT) purchasing.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Just-in-Time Purchasing?

A. Goods delivered immediately before demand or use

B. Increase in number of deliveries, each containing a smaller number of units

C. Goods/material delivery in “factory ready” containers, thereby reducing materials handling

D. Short-term agreement with many suppliers specifying prices, delivery, and acceptable quality levels

E. Minimal checking by purchaser of quality and quantity of deliveries

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MA – Mar 2024 – L2 – Q4b – Decision making techniques

This question identifies the challenges associated with the implementation of a Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management system.

Just-In-Time (JIT) is an inventory management system in which goods are received from suppliers only as they are needed. The main objective of this method is to reduce inventory holding costs and increase inventory turnover. Despite the benefits of JIT, it has some disadvantages.

Required:
Examine THREE (3) challenges associated with the implementation of JIT Inventory Management System.

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