1.

Consistently high quality

 Consistently meeting customers’

expectations.

 Just-in-time seeks to eliminate he scrap and

rework in order to achieve a uniform flow of
materials.

 JIT system control quality by

implemententing methods such as TQM and
KAIZAN (continuous improvement).
2.Small lot sizes

JIT system maintains inventory with the lot sizes

that are as small as possible. It helps in:-

 Reduction of Cycle inventory.

 Reduces the lead time.

 Achieving uniform workload.

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3. Uniform work station loads

 The JIT system works best if the daily load on

individual work station is relatively uniform.

 Uniform loads can be achieved by assembling

the same type and number of units each day,
thus creating a uniform daily demand at all
the work stations.
 4.Short set up times

 JIT emphasizes scheduling flexibility by aiming

for reduced purchased lead times and setup
times.

 These operations must reduce the setup

times to realize the benefits of small-lot
production.