Just-in-time inventory, Conduct research to find a company

Just-in-time inventory

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Just-In-Time Inventory (JIT)

Conduct research to find a company that is successfully using JIT systems in its operations.

(i) Describe the company briefly – product/services, locations, customers

(ii) Describe the company’s operations briefly – type of process

(iii) Describe how JIT is being used and how it has benefitted this company Complete in WORD. 2 pages.

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