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Just In Time JIT Manufacturing
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| | J | Just In Time (JIT) ManufacturingA planning system for manufacturing processes that optimizes availability of material inventories at the manufacturing site to only what, when & how much is necessary.
Typically a JIT Mfg. avoids the conventional Conveyor Systems. JIT is a pull system where the product is pulled along to its finish, rather than the conventional mass production which is a push system. It is possible using various tools like KANBAN, ANDON & CELL LAYOUT. Others tools include: shojinka, smed, jidoka, poka-yoka, and kaizen.
Posted By: Tom Avery Modified By: Last Modified: Feb. 25, 2003
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