Which of the following is the major benefit to a firm of using just-in-time inventory management?

A) minimizes the risk of stock-outs
B) minimizes the total number of orders that the firm places
C) reduces acquisition costs for placing goods in inventory
D) largely eliminates the carrying costs of maintaining a large inventory


Answer: D

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