Just-In-Time Manufacturing a powerPoint Presentation By

Just-In-Time Manufacturing

• A PowerPoint Presentation

• By

• Stephen D. Spangler

A Brief Overview

• Central Themes

• Prerequisites for Implementation

• Just-In-Time Techniques

• A Brainstorming Exercise

• A Competitive Edge

• Major Misconceptions of JIT

A Brief Overview (cont’d.)

• Goals of Just-In-Time Manufacturing

• Advantages of Just-In-Time Manufacturing

• How JIT Works

• A Real World Example

• An Exercise

• Summary

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

Brainstorming Exercise:

• How can Just-In-Time Manufacturing be Effective in your Business?

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

• Reduction of Suppliers

• Long-term Contracts

• Reduce Order Scheduling

• Simplify Receiving Systems

How Just-In-Time Systems Work

• Requirements for JIT Manufacturing

• Firm-wide Commitment

• Knowledgeable Management

Requirements for JIT

• Respond to Customer Requirements

• Integrate all Processes in the Manufacturing System

• Employee Participation in Meeting Commitments

Requirements for JIT(cont’d)

• Use a pull Production System

• Design products for Manufacturing

• Develop Controllable Production Processes

A Real World Example

• The Toyota Production System

A JIT Exercise

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

Summary

• A review of Just-In-Time Manufacturing Systems

Bibliography

• Mito, Setsuo and Ohno, Taiichi. Just-In-Time For Today And Tomorrow. Cambridge: Productivity Press, Inc., 1986.

• Lubben, Richard T.. Just-In-Time Manufacturing. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1988.

• Maskell, Brian H.. Just In Time. Carol Stream: Hitchcock Publishing Co., 1989.