Just-in-Time manufacturing

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf manufacturing methodology
gptkbp:adoptedBy gptkb:Nissan
gptkb:Dell
gptkb:Boeing
gptkb:Honda
gptkb:Harley-Davidson
gptkbp:aimsTo eliminate waste
minimize inventory costs
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs JIT manufacturing
gptkbp:cause increased efficiency
greater responsiveness to demand
lower inventory holding costs
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Just-in-Case_manufacturing
gptkbp:criticizedFor increased pressure on suppliers
potential for stockouts
vulnerability to supply chain shocks
gptkbp:emphasizes quality control
continuous improvement
standardized work
pull production system
gptkbp:firstImplementedBy gptkb:Toyota_Motor_Corporation
gptkbp:focusesOn reducing response times from suppliers and to customers
reducing flow times within production system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Just-in-Time manufacturing
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Kaizen
gptkb:Toyota_Production_System
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Toyota
gptkbp:principle inventory arrives only as needed
gptkbp:reduces finished goods inventory
lead times
work-in-process inventory
gptkbp:relatedTo lean manufacturing
gptkbp:requires employee involvement
total quality management
accurate demand forecasting
reliable suppliers
close supplier relationships
flexible production systems
frequent deliveries
highly coordinated supply chain
small lot sizes
gptkbp:riskFactor supply chain disruptions
production stoppages
gptkbp:usedIn automotive industry
electronics industry
retail industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Material_Requirements_Planning
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5