1. JIT attempts to remove delays, which do not add value. How then, does JIT cope with weather and its impact on crop harvest and transportation times?

2. Slotting fees refer to payments by manufacturers for retail shelf space. Slotting fees can make up 50% of a supermarkets profits but comprise a large proportion of the estimated 13% of revenue that food manufacturers now spend on in-store trade promotions. Discuss the pros and cons of slotting fees from the perspective of the three major stakeholder groups affected by slotting fees?