Just-in-Time

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf manufacturing methodology
gptkbp:adoptedBy many global manufacturers
gptkbp:aimsTo reduce response times from suppliers and to customers
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:JIT
gptkbp:contrastsWith just-in-case manufacturing
gptkbp:documentedIn gptkb:Toyota_Production_System
gptkbp:emphasizes inventory reduction
gptkbp:focusesOn reducing flow times within production systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Just-in-Time
gptkbp:improves productivity
efficiency
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Kaizen
Total Quality Management
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Toyota
gptkbp:reduces waste
inventory costs
gptkbp:relatedTo lean manufacturing
gptkbp:requires high quality
accurate demand forecasting
reliable suppliers
flexible workforce
gptkbp:usedIn automotive industry
electronics industry
retail industry
gptkbp:vulnerableTo supply chain disruptions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Material_Requirements_Planning
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5