As with all 'buzzwords', it was pointed out that MRP and JIT alone are not an absolute fix to all situations. He took this opportunity to note the deficiencies that they possessed by themselves. MRP and JIT have some less than favorable qualities that if ignore would be nothing less than detrimental to the system that they are being implemented into. There is a certain level of tailoring that needs to take place to accommodate the specifics needs of the company. George suggested that nearly all companies used a derivation of both processes.

Our guest speaker entertained questions from the student members as they arose, and effectively ensured that there was a common consensus to his train of thought. More than once the discussion slid into tangent as George cleared the misconceptions that surfaced as a result of his guidance.