Which ancient marketplace innovation is considered the precursor to modern 'just-in-time' inventory management systems?

Traditional markets and bazaars around the world have evolved unique retail innovations that reflect their cultural heritage. These time-honored trading practices have influenced modern retail in surprising ways, often incorporating sophisticated consumer psychology and inventory management techniques that predate modern business theory. Test your knowledge of how different cultures have approached the art of selling and trade throughout history!

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The Japanese Rakuichi system from the Edo period, which regulated daily market deliveries based on seasonal demand
The Roman Forum's taberna rotation policy, where merchants cycled products to match weekly civilian payment schedules
The Ottoman Grand Bazaar's guild-enforced stock limitations that prevented market flooding
The Aztec Tlatelolco marketplace's tribute-based supply scheduling that coordinated provincial deliveries