It should be clear from the J$.$ D$.$ Power quality study that many U$.$S$.$ automotive companies have successfully closed the quality gap with the best Japanese automakers, in part, by using JIT and automation. How do you think the use of JIT and$/$or automation in the successful companies has addressed the $12$ critical elements identified in Chapter $1,$ Key Elements of Total Quality? Be specific when referring to the appropriate critical elements and give examples where appropriate.