This case provides students with the adjustments to the JIT (Just In Time) procurement. It explains in detail the concept of Bose JIT II, how it works, and what are its advantages and disadvantages. Students can critique the idea of JIT II, and decide whether it should be extended to the parts that are used in their own areas. Students should have some prior exposure JIT purchasing concept (eg, partnerships). The case can be used during surgery or in a course on the business-to-business marketing.
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by James R. Freeland, Rhanna Kidwell Source: Darden School of Business 16 pages. Publication Date: September 8, 1995. Prod. #: UV0560-PDF-ENG
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