Great Lakes Barge and Baggage Company makes, among other things, battery-operated bilge pumps. Which of the following activities is NOT part of JIT? They:
A) communicate their schedules to suppliers.
B) produce in long production runs to reduce the impact of setup costs.
C) use a pull system to move inventory.
D) continuously work on reducing setup time.
E) produce in small lots.

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JIT involves producing in small lots to reduce inventory and increase efficiency. Long production runs would result in higher inventory levels, which is not in line with JIT principles.

Great Lakes Barge and Baggage Company Makes, Among Other Things