Which of the following statements regarding the manufacturing systems are correct?
1)For a MRP system, customer demand forecast is essential for material control
2)For a pull system, larger lot sizes and shorter lead times are required
3)For a pull system, a JIT philosophy needs to be solidified within the organization
4)For a Kanban system, each work station need to respond independently from other work stations
A) (1)
B) (1) and (3)
C) (1), (3) and (4)
D) (4)

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1) MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems indeed rely on customer demand forecasts to plan and control materials. 3) A pull system, such as JIT (Just-In-Time), requires a strong commitment to the JIT philosophy throughout the organization to minimize waste and improve efficiency.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Manufacturing Systems Are