Concerning relationships with suppliers, which of the following combinations is critical to the success of JIT?

A) close relationships with trust
B) close relationships with skepticism
C) distant relationships with trust
D) distant relationships with skepticism
E) distant relationship with mistrust

Close relationships with trust are critical to the success of JIT. JIT relies heavily on efficient communication and coordination with suppliers, as well as a high level of trust and collaboration to ensure that materials and components are delivered on time, in the right quantities, and with the necessary levels of quality. This close relationship with suppliers allows for better responsiveness to changes in demand or production schedules, as well as greater flexibility in adapting to unforeseen events or disruptions. Skepticism or mistrust can hamper these critical communication and coordination processes, leading to delays, quality issues, and increased costs. Distant relationships may also make it difficult to maintain the necessary level of coordination and communication to achieve JIT efficiency.