Companies using just-in-time production systems are far more vulnerable to production shutdowns if they receive defective raw materials.

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Just-in-time production systems rely on receiving materials and components precisely when they are needed in the production process. If defective raw materials are received, production may be delayed or halted as replacement materials are sourced. This can have a cascade effect throughout the rest of the production process and increase the risk of production shutdowns.

Companies Using Just-In-Time Production Systems Are Far More Vulnerable to Production