JIT requires compact layouts & increased visibility so
everyone can see what everyone else is doing
Philosophy of JIT
originated in JAPAN
The central belief of JIT philosophy is
elimination of waste
JIT was based on the need for
survival
An employee whole will NOT help a customer because "it is NOT my job" violates the JIT belief of
A broad view on operations
3 basic elements work together to complete a JIT system:
1.) Just-in-time manufacturing
2.) Total quality management
3.) Respect for people
Single setups means
Setup times are in single digits of minutes
Quality is defined by the
Customers
JIT believes in developing _________________ relationships with suppliers.
LONG -TERM
One outcome of a U-shaped cell manufacturing layouts is
Increased worker satisfaction
Marketing plays a large role in JIT because
They pass on the customer-driven quality requirements
The system of Kanbans used to coordinate delivery of goods by suppliers can include all of the following except
Purchase approvals by the production manager
Just-in-time relies on_____________ worker skills, meaning the ability of workers to perform many different tasks on many different machines.
Cross functional
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a key element of JIT supplier relationship?
Suppliers viewed as internal factory
what is the term used for the adjustment of a machine after making one product type so that production can begin for another product type?
Setup
According to JIT, workers should perform
routine preventive maintenance activities
Managers become more of a supportive function in the JIT environment. Aside from being a coach, motivator, assisting with teamwork and problem solving, what is the most important thing managers can give to employees to help facilitate implementing JIT?
TIME