JIT requires vendors to be located nearby. When compared to synchronous manufacturing, this is viewed as an advantage of JIT.

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JIT (Just-In-Time) does not necessarily require vendors to be located nearby; it focuses on reducing lead times and inventory levels, which can be achieved through efficient supply chain management and not solely through proximity of vendors. Synchronous manufacturing, on the other hand, emphasizes the harmonization of production processes, which can also benefit from, but does not strictly require, close vendor proximity.

JIT Requires Vendors to Be Located Nearby