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Just-In-Time Manufacturing Overview

The document discusses Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing. It defines JIT as using a systems approach to develop a manufacturing system that organizes production so parts are available when needed to optimize processes and reduce waste. Key elements of JIT include reducing inventory, supplier relationships, uniform plant loading, reduced setup times, and total quality assurance. The goals of JIT are to design for optimal quality and cost while being responsive to customer needs.

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Just-In-Time Manufacturing Overview

The document discusses Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing. It defines JIT as using a systems approach to develop a manufacturing system that organizes production so parts are available when needed to optimize processes and reduce waste. Key elements of JIT include reducing inventory, supplier relationships, uniform plant loading, reduced setup times, and total quality assurance. The goals of JIT are to design for optimal quality and cost while being responsive to customer needs.

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JIT

DHARIT GAJJAR
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
Central Themes Surrounding
Just-In-Time

• Simplicity

• Quality

• Elimination of Waste
Prerequisites for JIT
Implementation
• A Reason for Changing
• Executive Commitment
• Strategic Manufacturing Plan
• Commitment to Action
Just-In-Time
Techniques
• Inventory Reduction as a Tool for
Improvement
• Supplier Relationships
• Inventory “Pull”
• Uniform Plant Loading
Just-In-Time
Techniques(cont’d)
• Reduced Setup Times
• Shop-Floor Layout and Production Cells
• Total Quality Assurance
• Preventive Maintenance
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
• Design for Optimum Quality and Cost

• Minimize resources needed for Design and


Manufacturing

• Be Responsive to the Customers Needs


Goals of Just-In-Time
Systems(cont’d)
• Develop Trust and Open Relationships with
Suppliers and Customers

• Develop a Commitment to Improve the Total


Manufacturing System
Advantages of JIT Manufacturing

• Materials Cost Savings

• Manufacturing Cost Savings

• Sales Cost Savings


Elements in Materials Cost Saving
• Eliminate unpacking
Reduction of Suppliers
• Long-termInspection
Eliminate Contracts
• Reduce Order
Eliminate inventory
Scheduling
Stocking
• Simplify Receiving
Eliminate Excess Material
Systems
How Just-In-Time Systems Work
• Requirements for JIT Manufacturing

• Firm-wide Commitment

• Knowledgeable Management
Requirements for JIT
• Respond
Companyto Customer
wide Requirements
Commitment to education
•• Integrate
Eliminate all Processes in the Manufacturing System
redundancy
•• Employee
Reduce all Participation
Inventory in Meeting Commitments
• Establish Continuous Improvement Goals
Requirements for JIT(cont’d)
• Use
Haveaapull Production
Defect System
Prevention Program
•• Design
Reduceproducts for Manufacturing
Setup Times
•• Develop Controllable
Build Products Production Processes
to Specification
Thank You

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