A just-in-time (JIT) delivery system is NOT always the best approach because it
a) Does not expect suppliers to have high quality control in every physical distribution (PD) activity
b) Shifts greater responsibility for physical distribution (PD) activities forward in the channel
c) May be more economical for a supplier to produce and ship in larger quantities
d) Requires business customers to plan their production schedule according to the suppliers' plans
e) Tends to increase handling and storing costs for business consumers
Answer: c) May be more economical for a supplier to produce and ship in larger quantities