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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
Explain what is meant by the term lean operations
system.
List each of the goals of JIT and explain its
importance.
List and briefly describe the building blocks of JIT.
List the benefits of the JIT system.
Outline the considerations important in converting
a traditional mode of operations to a JIT system.
List some of the obstacles that might be
encountered when converting to a JIT system.
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JIT/Lean ProductionJIT/Lean Production
Just-in-time (JIT): A highly
coordinated processing system in which
goods move through the system, and
services are performed, just as they are
needed,
JIT lean production
JIT pull (demand) system
JIT operates with very little “fat”
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Goal of JITGoal of JIT
The ultimate goal of JIT is a balanced
system.
Achieves a smooth, rapid flow of
materials through the system
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Summary JIT Goals and Building Summary JIT Goals and Building
BlocksBlocksFigure 15.1
Product
Design
Process
Design
Personnel
Elements
Manufactur-
ing Planning
Eliminate disruptions
Make the system flexible
Eliminate waste
A
balanced
rapid flow
Ultimate
Goal
Supporting
Goals
Building
Blocks
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Supporting GoalsSupporting Goals
Eliminate disruptions
Make system flexible
Eliminate waste, especially excess
inventory
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Sources of WasteSources of Waste
Overproduction
Waiting time
Unnecessary transportation
Processing waste
Inefficient work methods
Product defects
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Kaizen PhilosophyKaizen Philosophy
Waste is the enemy
Improvement should be done gradually and
continuously
Everyone should be involved
Built on a cheap strategy
Can be applied anywhere
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Kaizen Philosophy (cont’d)Kaizen Philosophy (cont’d)
Supported by a visual system
Focuses attention where value is created
Process oriented
Stresses main effort of improvement should
come from new thinking and work style
The essence of organizational learning is to
learn while doing
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Big JIT – broad focus
Vendor relations
Human relations
Technology management
Materials and inventory management
Little JIT – narrow focus
Scheduling materials
Scheduling services of production
Big vs. Little JITBig vs. Little JIT
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JIT Building BlocksJIT Building Blocks
Product design
Process design
Personnel/organizational
elements
Manufacturing
planning and control
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Product DesignProduct Design
Standard parts
Modular design
Highly capable production systems
Concurrent
engineering
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Process DesignProcess Design
Small lot sizes
Setup time reduction
Manufacturing cells
Limited work in process
Quality improvement
Production flexibility
Balanced system
Little inventory storage
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Benefits of Small Lot SizesBenefits of Small Lot Sizes
Reduces inventory
Less storage space
Less rework
Problems are more apparent
Increases product flexibility
Easier to balance operations
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Single-Minute ExchangeSingle-Minute Exchange
Single-minute exchange of die (SMED): A
system for reducing changeover time
Categorize changeover activities
Internal – activities that can only be done while
machine is stopped
External – activities that do not require stopping
the machine
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Production FlexibilityProduction Flexibility
Reduce downtime by reducing
changeover time
Use preventive maintenance to
reduce breakdowns
Cross-train workers to help clear
bottlenecks
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Production Flexibility (cont’d)Production Flexibility (cont’d)
Use many small units of capacity
Use off-line buffers
Reserve capacity for important customers
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Quality ImprovementQuality Improvement
Autonomation
Automatic detection of defects during
production
Jidoka
Japanese term for autonomation
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Production FlexibilityProduction Flexibility
Balance system: Distributing the workload
evenly among work stations
Work assigned to each work station must be
less than or equal to the cycle time
Cycle time is set equal to the takt time
Takt time is the cycle time needed to match
customer demand for final product
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Manufacturing Planning and Manufacturing Planning and
ControlControl
Level loading
Pull systems
Visual systems
Close vendor relationships
Reduced transaction
processing
Preventive maintenance
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Pull/Push SystemsPull/Push Systems
Pull system: System for moving work
where a workstation pulls output from
the preceding station as needed. (e.g.
Kanban)
Push system: System for moving work
where output is pushed to the next
station as it is completed
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Kanban Production Control Kanban Production Control
SystemSystem
Kanban: Card or other device that
communicates demand for work or
materials from the preceding station
Kanban is the Japanese word meaning
“signal” or “visible record”
Paperless production control system
Authority to pull, or produce comes
from a downstream process.
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Kanban FormulaKanban Formula
N =
DT(1+X)
C
N = Total number of containers
D = Planned usage rate of using work center
T = Average waiting time for replenishment of parts
plus average production time for a
container of parts
X = Policy variable set by management
- possible inefficiency in the system
C = Capacity of a standard container
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Limited Work in ProcessLimited Work in Process
Benefits
Lower carrying costs
Increased flexibility
Aids scheduling
Saves cost of rework and scrap
Two general approaches
Kanban – focuses on individual work stations
Constant work in process (CONWIP) – focuses
on the system as a whole
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Preventive Maintenance andPreventive Maintenance and
HousekeepingHousekeeping
Preventative maintenance: Maintaining
equipment in good condition and replacing
parts that have a tendency to fail before they
actually fail.
Housekeeping: Maintaining a workplace that
is clean and free of unnecessary materials.
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Housekeeping Five S’sHousekeeping Five S’s
1.Sort
2.Straighten
3.Sweep
4.Standardize
5.Self-discipline
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Comparison of JIT and Comparison of JIT and
TraditionalTraditional
Factor Traditional JIT
Inventory
Much to offset forecast
errors, late deliveries
Minimal necessary to operate
Deliveries
Few, large Many, small
Lot sizes
Large Small
Setup; runs
Few, long runs Many, short runs
Vendors
Long-term relationships
are unusual
Partners
Workers
Necessary to do the workAssets
Table 15.3
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Transitioning to a JIT SystemTransitioning 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
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Obstacles to ConversionObstacles to Conversion
Management may not be committed
Workers/management may not be
cooperative
Difficult to change company culture
Suppliers may
resist
Why?
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Suppliers May Resist JITSuppliers May Resist JIT
Unwilling to commit resources
Uneasy about long-term commitments
Frequent, small deliveries may be difficult
Burden of quality control shifts to supplier
Frequent engineering changes may cause
JIT changes
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JIT in ServicesJIT in Services
The basic goal of the demand flow technology in
the service organization is to provide optimum
response to the customer with the highest
quality service and lowest possible cost.
Eliminate disruptions
Make system flexible
Reduce setup and lead times
Eliminate waste
Minimize WIP
Simplify the process
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JIT II: a supplier representative works
right in the company’s plant, making
sure there is an appropriate supply on
hand.
JIT IIJIT II
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Benefits of JIT SystemsBenefits of JIT Systems
Reduced inventory levels
High quality
Flexibility
Reduced lead times
Increased productivity
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Benefits of JIT Systems (cont’d)Benefits of JIT Systems (cont’d)
Increased equipment utilization
Reduced scrap and rework
Reduced space requirements
Pressure for good vendor relationships
Reduced need for indirect labor
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Smooth flow of work (the ultimate goal)
Elimination of waste
Continuous improvement
Eliminating anything that does not add
value
Simple systems that are easy to manage
Use of product layouts to minimize
moving materials and parts
Quality at the source
Elements of JITElements of JIT
Table 15.4
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Poka-yoke – fail safe tools and methods
Preventative maintenance
Good housekeeping
Set-up time reduction
Cross-trained employees
A pull system
Elements of JIT (cont’d)Elements of JIT (cont’d)
Table 15.4
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Video: Made for youVideo: Made for you
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Video: New systemVideo: New system
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Video: McDonald’s ProcessVideo: McDonald’s Process