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JIT – Operations Strategy. Donnalyn S. Boncodin. Production and Operation Management August 2, 2008 PSBA – Quezon City. Transitioning to a JIT System. Get top management commitment Decide which parts need most effort Obtain support of workers Start by trying to reduce setup times
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JIT – Operations Strategy Donnalyn S. Boncodin Production and Operation Management August 2, 2008 PSBA – Quezon City
Transitioning to a JIT System • Get top management commitment • Decide which parts need most effort • Obtain support of workers • Start by trying to reduce setup times • Gradually convert operations • Convert suppliers to JIT • Prepare for obstacles
Obstacles to Conversion • Management may not be committed • Workers/management may not be cooperative • Suppliers may resist
JIT - Problems • Typical problems involve: • equipment downtime • the coordination and timing of subassembly production • setup losses • lack of supply reliability • Commonizing of supplies • Location of suppliers
Scheduling • Scheduling - Establishing the timing of the use of equipment, facilities and human activities in an organization • Effective scheduling can yield • Cost savings • Increases in productivity • Efficient utilization of staff, equipment, and facilities • Minimization of customer waiting time, inventories, and process times.