Carter Company is trying to decide whether or not to change from a traditional inventory system to a just-in-time (JIT) system Discuss:

1) Will JIT affect how goods are ordered and produced?

2) Will JIT affect the financial health of the company?

3) Will JIT affect the accounting system?

4) What costs are affected by the introduction of a JIT system?

5) Would Carter's customers derive any benefits from the change to a JIT system?