One of the traditional reasons for holding inventory is to avoid shutdowns due to defective parts. The JIT solution is to
A)reduce setup costs.
B)reduce lead time.
C)use total preventive maintenance.
D)use total quality control.

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The JIT (Just-In-Time) approach emphasizes quality control to ensure that parts are produced without defects, eliminating the need for holding inventory as a buffer against defective parts. Total quality control is a core component of JIT, aiming to improve the quality of products and processes to minimize waste and errors.

One of the Traditional Reasons for Holding Inventory Is to Avoid