The system in which materials arrive as close as feasible to when they are needed in the production process is referred to as:
A) deming's 85-15 rule.
B) just-in-time inventory.
C) computer-assisted manufacturing.
D) total quality improvement.

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Just-in-time inventory is a management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. It aims to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process, thereby reducing inventory costs.

The System in Which Materials Arrive as Close as Feasible