Scheduling materials to arrive on a timely basis at a workstation or facility in order to reduce costs and improve workflow is known as:

A) management by objectives (MBO) .
B) timely inventory control (TIC) .
C) efficient production planning (EPP) .
D) just-in-time (JIT) scheduling.
E) economic order quantity (EOQ) .

Just-In-Time (JIT) Scheduling

Minimises inventory by routing materials to workstations ‘just in time’ to be used.

Timely Basis

Performing or completing tasks within an appropriate or specified period to achieve desired outcomes.

Workstation

A specific area equipped with the necessary tools and technology for an individual to perform their job tasks.