Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research By Gargi Kapadia

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Total Quality Management
Production Management
Supplier Management
Inventory Management
Human Resource Management

5. 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.

6. “The principle of Production Management in JIT
Manufacturing is important to sustain quality in
the process.”

7. “JIT functions as a Pull System.” This allows for
demand to set the tone for production.
Push = Made for inventory Pull = Made to order

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Eliminate Safety Stock = Zero Inventory
 Reduce WIP
JIT is not an inventory control system
Reduction in inventory opens up space

14. Inventory hides problems in a process.
Water Level = Inventory
Rocks = Problems in the system
Boat = Company Operations

15. 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

17. Worker resistance
Lack of top
management support
Lack of communication
Lack of formal training

18. Thank You..