American Intercontinental University JIT DELIVERIES International Business Operations ManagementYuri

American Intercontinental University JIT DELIVERIES International Business Operations ManagementYuri Pombolo11/13/16 ESSAY QUESTIONS – ANSWER IN A ESSAY FORMAT NOT ONLY THEANSWERSA supplier provides parts to a manufacturing company that demands JIT deliveries.At the present time it takes 6 hours to make a round-trip between the supplier’swarehouse and the customer, including loading, travel and unloading time. The lotsize is 12 pallet loads on a truck, and the manufacturer uses 2 pallets per hour.1 – How many trucks are needed to ship the pallets to the manufacturer?2 – What is likely to happen if the trucks break down?3- How can the supplier ensure that the customer does not run out of parts even inthe face of delivery problems or other uncertainties?4- what will happen if the manufacturer runs into trouble and shuts down for a periodof 6 hours?5- If unexpected overtime is required, how do you effectively communicate the needto your workforce?