Chapter 3: Q14-7PE (page 373)
Means only producing what is needed when needed and no more.
Short Answer
JIT manufacturing is a production approach in which things are generated to satisfy needs rather than more than ahead of necessity.
Chapter 3: Q14-7PE (page 373)
Means only producing what is needed when needed and no more.
JIT manufacturing is a production approach in which things are generated to satisfy needs rather than more than ahead of necessity.
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What lean concept relates to eliminating non–value-added steps and waste in product storage processes?
Meritor is so pleased with the outcome from previous suggestions that the consultants are invited back for more work. The consultants now suggest a more complete robotic automation of the making of muffler assemblies and also a reduction in container size to eight per container. Meritor implements these suggestions and the result is that the muffler assembly fabrication cell now averages approximately 32 assemblies per hour, and the catalytic converter assembly cell can now respond to an order for a batch of catalytic converters in one hour. The safety stock remains at 12.5 percent. How many kanban cards are needed?
Will lean work in service environments? Why or why not?
Sometimes a company may need to purchase goods or services that are unique, very complex, and/or extremely expensive. These would not be routine purchases, but there may be some vendors that could supply what is needed. What process would be used to transmit the company’s needs to the available vendors, asking for a detailed response to the needs?
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