CAIE A-Level Business 4.2.2 Just in Time (JIT)

CAIE A-Level Business 4.2.2 Just in Time (JIT)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise defining JIT, analysing low-inventory decisions, and evaluating whether adopting JIT suits a business case.

How this is tested

  • explain JIT as ordering inventory to match production or customer demand
  • analyse how low inventory affects storage costs, disruption risk and cash flow
  • evaluate whether JIT is suitable using supplier reliability and case demand evidence

Question 3

Question 3(a)

(a)

Define the term Just in Time (JIT).

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Question 3(b)

(b)

Explain one disadvantage to a business of using Just in Time (JIT).

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