What Is Just in time (JIT) ? Goals And Objectives of JIT ?

Just in time (JIT):

Just-In-Time is a Japanese manufacturing management method developed in 1970s. It was first

adopted by Toyota manufacturing plants by Taiichi Ohno. The main concern at that time was to meet consumer demands. Because of the success of JIT management, Taiichi Ohno was named the Father of JIT. The just in time manufacturing system considered as a pull system.

The principle of Just in time (JIT) is to eliminate sources of manufacturing waste by getting right quantity of raw materials and producing the right quantity of products in the right place at the right time.

The Goals of JIT:

The ultimate goal of JIT is a balanced, smooth and rapid flow of materials through the system. This can be achieved by approaching the following supporting goals first;
1. Zero defects.
2. Zero inventories.
3. Zero set – up time.
4. Zero handling.
5. Zero break – down.

Objectives of JIT:

The objectives of JIT can be mentioned as shown:
1. Produce with perfect quality.
2. Produce with minimum lead time.
3. Produce products with only those features the customer wants.
4. Produce with no waste of labor, material or equipment, every movement must have a purpose so that there is zero idle inventory.
5. Produce with methods that allow for the development of people.