Which statement is true about the objective of Just in Time in lean practice?

Which statement is true about the objective of Just in Time in lean practice?

• A. Build to forecast
• B. Produce only what is needed, when it is needed
• C. Produce long runs to reduce setup costs
• D. Maximize inventory for flexibility

Answer: (B)

Just in Time aims to align production with actual demand by pulling work through the process so items are produced only when needed and in the quantities needed. This minimizes inventory and waste, lowers carrying costs, and makes problems visible sooner, enabling quick improvement. Producing to a forecast, running long batches to reduce setup costs, or holding large inventories would move away from this pull-based approach and introduce more waste and risk.

Just in Time aims to align production with actual demand by pulling work through the process so items are produced only when needed and in the quantities needed. This minimizes inventory and waste, lowers carrying costs, and makes problems visible sooner, enabling quick improvement. Producing to a forecast, running long batches to reduce setup costs, or holding large inventories would move away from this pull-based approach and introduce more waste and risk.