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The IT production was defined as producing only necessary units in a necessary quantity at a necessary
time resulting in decreased excess inventories and excess worldforce, thereby increasing productivity. It
was based on the principle of producing only what is needed and nothing more than needed JIT focuses
on continuous improvement.
CONCLUSION
The JIT system was aimed at avoiding waste, reducing inventories and increasing production
efficiency
JIT principles is respect for people or maintaining relationship at all levels, be it employees,
customers, suppliers or management.
Success of JIT depends on identification of what the customer needs and fulfilling the request in
the best possible manner.
Advantages of JIT
Production flexibility
Quick response to customers Demand
High quality products at low pitces for customers
Customer satisfaction
Low inventory investment
Early detection of quality problems
small lot sizes
Low cost of production
shortened lead times
Employee empowerment
increased supplier relations.