An inventory control method made popular by the Japanese, $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ systems reduce costs and improve workflow by scheduling materials to arrive at a workstation or facility exactly when they are needed to be used. Since almost no inventory is maintained, this approach is an important productivity tool.

Select one:

a$.$

economic order quantity $($EOQ$)$

b$.$

min$-$max inventory $($MMI$)$

c$.$

international systems organization $($ISO$)$

d$.$

value chain analysis

e$.$

just$-$in$-$time $($JIT$)$