Because manufacturers with JIT systems produce merchandise closer to the time of sale, they can
A)organize cooperative agreements among competing manufacturers to reduce oversupply.
B)reduce inventories needed to satisfy retailers' demand.
C)use exclusive geographic territories to centralize production.
D)effectively eliminate the need for a dispatcher.
E)replace independent supply chains with corporate supply chains.

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JIT systems allow manufacturers to decrease their inventories needed to satisfy retailers' demand, as they produce merchandise closer to the time of sale. This helps reduce the amount of excess inventory that would otherwise need to be stored, which can be costly and lead to waste.

Because Manufacturers with JIT Systems Produce Merchandise Closer to the Time