A form of JIT system that originated in Japan and uses cards to generate inventory is known as
A) ISO
B) kanban
C) kaizen
D) MRP

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Kanban is a scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing that originated in Japan. It uses cards (kanban cards) to signal the need to move materials within a manufacturing or production facility, thereby ensuring an efficient and timely inventory replenishment system.

A Form of JIT System That Originated in Japan and Uses