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What inventory management technique relies on ordering stock only when a customer order is received, minimizing holding costs?

Just-In-Time (JIT) aims to reduce inventory costs by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process or for customer orders.

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Question: What inventory management technique relies on ordering stock only when a customer order is received, minimizing holding costs?

Answer options: ✅ Just-In-Time (JIT)

  • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
  • Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

Correct answer: Just-In-Time (JIT)

Explanation: Just-In-Time (JIT) aims to reduce inventory costs by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process or for customer orders.

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