A company wishing to switch from a push-oriented to a pull-oriented system will likely consider the implementation of which concept?
A) Kaizen
B) JIT
C) TQM
D) RFID

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JIT (just-in-time) is a pull-oriented system where production and inventory are based on customer demand. This differs from a push-oriented system where production and inventory are based on forecasts or estimates. By implementing JIT, the company can reduce excess inventory and production costs, while increasing efficiency and responsiveness to customer demand. Kaizen (A) is a continuous improvement concept that can be implemented in both push and pull-oriented systems. TQM (C) is a quality management concept that can improve overall performance but does not necessarily affect the orientation of the system. RFID (D) is a technology used for tracking and inventory management but does not directly impact the orientation of the system.

A Company Wishing to Switch from a Push-Oriented to a Pull-Oriented