A philosophy of continuous improvement

that puts emphasis on prevention rather

than correction, and demands a company
wide focus on quality.

Operational management approach to

achieve World Class Manufacturing.

Production is based on demand.

 Evolved in Japan after
World War II, as a result of
their diminishing market
share in the auto industry.

 Toyota Motor Company-

Birthplace of the JIT
Philosophy Under Taiichi
Ohno.

 JIT is now on the rise

all over.
Total Quality Management

Production Management

Supplier Management

Inventory Management

Human Resource Management

Seek long-term commitment to quality efforts
with continuous improvement.
Quality must be a higher priority than cost.

Minimizing waste.

Eliminate Quality Inspectors.

Quality is everyone’s
responsibility.
Do it right the first time.
“The principle of Production Management in JIT
Manufacturing is important to sustain quality in
the process.”
 “JIT functions as a Pull System.” This allows for
demand to set the tone for production.
Push = Made for inventory Pull = Made to order
Communication Techniques: The
JIT philosophy uses multiple
communication techniques to aid
in the production process:

1)Kanban: Kanban is Japanese for

the word Card. Kanban is used to
control the flow of inventory
throughout the process in a pull
system utilizing a card to signal
demand.
2) Andon: An Andon is a light or
signal in the process throughout
the work stations that will alarm
the workers that there is a problem
in the process, and there is a
collaborative effort to correct and
prevent the problem from
happening again.
Toyota uses a Kanban pull system throughout
the production process.

Each task in the process seems to take

identical length and work content, so everyone
is working at the same pace to reduce
bottlenecks.
 Establish Long Term Relationships with few suppliers.

 Delivery of Parts = 100% Defect Free

 Where they are needed
 When they are needed
 The exact quantity

 Work Together: Elimination inspection of parts

 Information Systems: Eliminating barriers to information

 Communicate problems to suppliers in a positive

manner.
Toyota communicates their demand for parts
20 days in advance to their suppliers, with the
right to change the forecast up to the 10th day.
Eliminate Safety Stock = Zero Inventory

 Reduce WIP

JIT is not an inventory control system

Reduction in inventory opens up space

Inventory hides problems in a process.

Water Level = Inventory

Rocks = Problems in the system
Boat = Company Operations
Company-wide Involvement:
Motivation for continuous improvement
Problem Solving
High Employee Interaction
Build Pride In Workmanship
Self-Inspection of work
Diversified Employees:
Absenteeism
To eliminate boredom in process
Management Support and Empowerment of
workforce
Worker resistance

Lack of top
management support

Lack of communication

Lack of formal training

Thank You..