Which of the following is false regarding the links between JIT and quality?
A) Inventory hides bad quality; JIT immediately exposes it.
B) JIT reduces the number of potential sources of error by shrinking queues and lead times.
C) As quality improves, fewer inventory buffers are needed; in turn, JIT performs better.
D) If consistent quality exists, JIT allows firms to reduce all costs associated with inventory.
E) JIT increases the cost of inventory.
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