JUST-IN-TIME (JIT) PRODUCTION
Just-in-time (JIT) is defined in the APICS dictionary as “a philosophy of manufacturing based on planned elimination of all waste and on continuous improvement of productivity”. It also has been described as an approach with the objective of producing the right part in the right place at the right time (in other words, “just in time”).
Benefits
Main benefits of JIT include:- Reduced setup time.
- The flow of goods from warehouse to shelves improves..
- Employees with multiple skills are used more efficiently.
- Production scheduling and work hour consistency synchronized with demand.
- Increased emphasis on supplier relationships.
- Supplies come in at regular intervals throughout the production day.
METHODS OF JIT
1. kanabn system
2. poke yoke
3. pull system
4. total quality management
5. kaizen
6. management involvement
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