The just-in-time (JIT) philosophy attempts to reduce setup times, which will:
A) increase batch sizes
B) not affect batch sizes
C) increase within-batch wait time
D) decrease within-batch wait time

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The JIT philosophy focuses on reducing setup times in order to decrease within-batch wait time and improve production flow. This does not necessarily have an impact on batch sizes, as those are determined by other factors such as demand and equipment capacity.

The Just-In-Time (JIT) Philosophy Attempts to Reduce Setup Times, Which