If a casual-dining restaurant is attempting to practice JIT and lean operations, which of the following would not be present?
A) close relationship with the restaurant's suppliers of food, utensils, and equipment
B) food preparation in large batches
C) a kitchen set up to minimize wasteful movements
D) lean inventories of food
E) All of the above should be present.

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JIT and lean operations typically involve minimizing inventory and producing items as close to when they are needed as possible. This means that food preparation in large batches would not be present as it would lead to excess inventory and potential waste. The other choices (close relationship with suppliers, minimizing wasteful movements, and lean inventories) would all be present in a restaurant attempting to practice JIT and lean operations.

If a Casual-Dining Restaurant Is Attempting to Practice JIT and Lean