While many larger organizations have been implementing just‐in‐time (JIT) for the past decade or more, smaller organizations have been somewhat slower to adopt these ideas even though the relative pay‐offs for them can be at least as large. Examines the the progressive implementation of...

An understanding of JIT is needed before a successful strategy can be developed. Reading, discussion and evaluation of experience are the starting‐points. A total JIT framework can then be developed and individual elements identified and defined. An integrated socio‐technical approach...

The simulation of JIT manufacturing offers a umber of prospective benefits to its users. Unfortunately, a number of pitfalls also await those who utilise the technique without first establishing the proper foundation. A number of benefits obtainable from JIT simulation are proposed, as well as...

This article reviews some of the key debates in the area of just‐in‐time operation and implementation, and identifies 13 research issues. These issues include: information systems for JIT; organisational structures; performance measurement; the management of the...

To compete successfully in the global market, firms are adopting ew technologies and manufacturing strategies. The just‐in‐time (JIT) philosophy and electronic data interchange (EDI) are two recent developments that can help these firms. The success of JIT depends on timely and effective...

Western manufacturing firms have shown considerable interest in the just‐in‐time (JIT) philosophy in recent years. The most critical issue facing firms in the West is that of JIT implementation. The primary considerations for JIT implementation and the fundamental issues affecting JIT...

One of the essential tasks in implementing JIT is to integrate suppliers in the overall strategy. The process of vendor evaluation and selection is a time‐consuming and critical aspect of establishing vendor partnerships. The various attributes that are important in implementing JIT into the...

The application of the Kanban system in a practical environment is reported. The objective was to determine the optimal number of Kanbans for each component part. The effect of the time interval between replenishment of parts on the amount of work‐in‐process inventory was also investigated....

Case‐based research of the early days in the establishment of a Just‐in‐Time supply contract is examined. Schedule variability was shown to be more apparent than real, although it had previously been identified as causing high stock levels and poor availability of material. Improved...

To compete successfully in the global market, firms are adopting ew technologies and manufacturing strategies. The Just‐in‐Time (JIT) philosophy and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) are two recent developments that can help these firms. The success of JIT depends on timely and effective...