Which of the following is not a goal of JIT partnerships?

A) removal of unnecessary activities
B) removal of in-plant inventory
C) removal of in-transit inventory
D) obtain improved quality and reliability
E) All of the above are goals of JIT partnerships.

JIT Partnerships

Collaborative relationships between suppliers and manufacturers to ensure just-in-time delivery of parts and materials, reducing inventory costs.

Unnecessary Activities

Tasks or processes that do not add value to the product or service from the perspective of the customer, often targeted for elimination in efficiency improvement efforts.

In-Plant Inventory

Refers to the stock of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods that are kept within a manufacturing plant or facility.