Consider the following characteristics of either a JIT production system or a traditional production system. Indicate whether each is characteristic of a JIT production system or a traditional production system.

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Part $1$

a$.$

Products are produced in large batches.

Traditional

Part $2$

b$.$

Large stocks of finished goods protect against lost sales if customer demand is higher than expected.

Traditional

Part $3$

c$.$

Suppliers make frequent deliveries of small quantities of raw materials.

JIT

Part $4$

d$.$

Employees do a variety of jobs, including maintenance and setups as well as operating machines.

JIT

Part $5$

e$.$

Machines are grouped into self$-$contained production cells or production lines.

JIT

Part $6$

f$.$

Machines are grouped according to function. For example, all cutting machines are located in one area.

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