S$-$M:$4-12.$ Identifying just$-$in$-$time characteristics $($Learning Objective $5)$

Consider the following characteristics of either a JIT production system or a traditional production system. Indicate whether each is characteristic of a JIT production system or a traditional production system.

a$.$ Products are produced in large batches.

b$.$ Large stocks of finished goods protect against lost sales if customer demand is higher than expected.

c$.$ Suppliers make frequent deliveries of small quantities of raw materials.

d$.$ Employees do a variety of jobs, including maintenance and setups as well as operating machines.

e$.$ Machines are grouped into self$-$contained production cells or production lines.

f$.$ Machines are grouped according to function. For example, all cutting machines are located in one area.