Create discussion threads with any questions or comments you have from Chapter 5 in Lean Production Simplified, covering just-in-time production and/or respond to the following questions:

How can a company level demand?

Do companies take actions that create unevenness and surges in demand?

How can we maximize flexibility of machinery, people and materials?

How do decisions about acquisition and use change if flexibility is an important consideration?

The Peoria Engine Plant case mentioned JIT but they also mentioned parts shortages and late deliveries. Why wasn't JIT working for Peoria Engine Plant?

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1 A company can level demand through forecasting Forecasting helps a company to anticipate demand an... View the full answer