Question

Consider the following characteristics of either a JIT production system or a traditional production system. Indicate whether each is characteristic of a JIT production system or a traditional production system.

a. Products are produced in large batches.

b. Large stocks of finished goods protect against lost sales if customer demand ishigher than expected.

c. Suppliers make frequent deliveries of small quantities of raw materials.

d. Employees do a variety of jobs, including maintenance and setups as well as operating machines.

e. Machines are grouped into self-contained production cells or production lines.

f. Machines are grouped according to function. For example, all cutting machines are located in one area.

g. The final operation in the production sequence “pulls” parts from the preceding operation.

h. Each employee is responsible for inspecting his or her own work.

i. Management works with suppliers to ensure defect-free raw materials.

Short answer

Activity (a), (b), (f), (g) are part of the traditional production system and all other activities are part of the JIT production system.

Step-by-step solution

JIT Production system

Just-in-time production system is a type of management system that minimizes the material, labor, and time in the production process. In comparison to the traditional production system, the JIT system does not work in different departments. In the JIT system, a work cell is created that provides all needed facilities to produce goods.

The production is done in small batches in the PJIT system and the inventories instead of storing them are procured as and when required.

Classifying activity into JIT or traditional system