Just$-$in$-$time $($JIT$)$ inventory systems are:

Multiple Choice

inventory management systems that are designed to deliver less merchandise on a more frequent basis

exclusive contractual agreements between delivery services such as Federal Express or UPS to deliver rush orders at a special low rate, regardless of the day, time, or package size.

an order replenishment system that maintains a $10$ percent inventory cushion at all times in order to guarantee there will never be stockouts.

an online inventory storage program that allows firms to enter up$-$to$-$the$-$minute information in order to avoid stockouts due to unforeseen environmental forces.

an information and organizational program that allows even the smallest manufacturer to manage inventory management systems.