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Just-in-Time Systems
JIT/Lean Production
Just-in-time:
Repetitive production system in which processing and movement of materials and goods occur just as they are needed, usually in small batches
Is characteristic of lean production systems Operates with very little fat Is very responsive to customers
MRP Overview
MRP Inputs MRP Processing MRP Outputs Changes Master schedule Primary reports Bill of materials file MRP computer programs Secondary reports Order releases Planned-order schedules Exception reports Planning reports Performancecontrol reports Inventory transaction
MRP/ERP
Computer-based, manages complexity
JIT
Manual systems, simplicity/execution
Just-In-Time Concepts
jit - Inventory/production control system
Supplies and components are pulled through system to arrive where they are needed when they are needed.
Attacks waste
Anything not adding value to product (customer view)
Waste
Waste is anything other than the minimum amount of equipment, materials, parts, space, and workers time, which are absolutely essential to add value to the product.
Shoichiro Toyoda President, Toyota
1995 Corel Corp.
Variability
Employees, machines, and suppliers produce units that do not conform to standards, are late, or are not the proper quantity Engineering drawings or specifications are inaccurate Production personnel try to produce before drawings or specifications are complete Customer demands are unknown
JIT Characteristics
A Fixed, Steady Rate of Production
Uniform flow/communicated to vendors Mixed model, linear production
Low Inventories
Less space, investment Uncover defects
JIT Characteristics
Quick, Low Cost Setups
Flexibility/Velocity Small lot sizes
Layout
U-shaped Cellular/flexible
JIT Characteristics
Empowered Workers
Multifunctional/Cooperative (Guerilla squad) Flexible capacity
Product simplification
Standardization Fewer part numbers/drawings
JIT Characteristics
Reliable Suppliers
Dock-to-stock Much fewer in number Long-term relationships
Product Design
Process Design
Personnel Elements
Manufacturing Planning
Building Blocks
JIT in Services
All the techniques used in manufacturing are used in services
Suppliers Layouts Inventory Scheduling
Obstacles to Conversion
Management not committed Workers not cooperative Suppliers may resist