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Efficiency Categorise
Target Level
C
Running Total
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0%
Attempt
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ADVANTAGES OF JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERY
DISADVANTAGES OF JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERY
Less likely that stock will go out-of-date or spoil
No bulk buying discount
Business needs to have excellent relationships with suppliers and this can take time to build
Business cannot meet surges in demand
Lower wastage - parts only ordered when needed
Business can improve cash-flow, cash not tied up in stock
Less likely that stock will become obsolete
No warehousing costs
If the delivery does not turn up on time this can stop the production line
Higher probability of stock-outs
Only really works when demand is constant