5. Inspecting Incoming Parts
Under traditional purchasing, the receiving department is responsible for
receiving, identifying, counting, and inspecting all inbound freight. [Ref. 3:p. 34] This
puts the burden on the buying company to check performance.
Under JIT purchasing, incoming inspections are unnecessary. The supplier
performs the inspection and due to a close relationship between the buyer and seller.
The buyer can depend on the supplier's quality. The only time inspection is required is
when an item or supplier is being used for the first time.