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Claire's Antiques would like to implement a JIT inventory system. You are to make a presentation at this afternoon's meeting on the pros and cons of JIT, as well as, how it can be applied at Claire's Antiques. Use the Cybrary to research articles on JIT inventory systems at another company for supporting material.

You have decided to refresh your memory on JIT by reading the article from Information Week (May 7 ,2001) on Just-in-Time Inventory

(http://www.informationweek.com/836/collaborate5_side.htm)

In your own words, please post a your response to the Discussion Board and comment on at least two other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings. Your cover and reference pages do not count towards the required deliverable length, and notes should be included with the presentation.

Objective: Use capital budgeting to evaluate investment proposals.
Use effective communication techniques.

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This solution defines the just-in-time inventory system, provides an example, explains the five steps to transmit JIT, objectives of JIT, other possible techniques and suggestions on if Claire's antiques should adopt the system.

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