Just-In-Time Manufacturing: A Definition

Uses a systems approach to develop and operate a manufacturing system Organizes the production process so that parts are available when they are needed A method for optimizing processes that involves continual reduction of waste

Philosophy of Just-inTime
JIT originated in Japan, post WWII Driven by a need survive after the devastation caused by the war JIT gained worldwide prominence in the 1970s Toyota Motor Co. developed JIT

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Benefits of JIT
better quality products quality the responsibility of every worker, not just quality control inspectors reduced scrap and rework reduced cycle times

 lower setup times smoother production flow less inventory, of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods cost savings higher productivity higher worker participation more skilled workforce, able and wiling to switch roles reduced space requirements improved relationships with

Suppliers can be crucial to JIT success Supplier gets:

long-term, guaranteed, contract a good price steady demand minimal paperwork (e.g. use electronic means to order - such as email or Web or electronic data interchange, EDI)

In return the supplier agrees to

quality components (e.g. zero defects) guaranteed delivery times a "partnership" with its customer contingency plans to cope with disruptions, common disruptions might be:
the effect of bad weather

Supplier selection criteria:

close to production plant (else potential transportation delays) good industrial relations ("involvement", "value", "dignity", "ownership"), no strike deals you believe that the supplier can met their promises with respect to the list of factors given above

Three Elements of JIT

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 The benefits of JIT are: better quality products quality the responsibility of every worker, not just quality control inspectors reduced scrap and rework reduced cycle times

Just-In-Time Techniques
Inventory Reduction as a Tool for Improvement Supplier Relationships Inventory Pull Uniform Plant Loading

A Competitive Edge
Integrating and Optimizing Improve Continuously

Understanding the Customer

The Major Misconceptions of JIT

JIT is Only an Inventory Control System
It is a Method to Push Inventory Back to the Supplier JIT is a Quality Control Program

Goals of Just-In-Time Systems(contd)

Develop Trust and Open Relationships with Suppliers and Customers
Develop a Commitment to Improve the Total Manufacturing System

A JIT Exercise

Q: What are the three central themes surrounding Just-InTime Manufacturing and why are they important?