Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
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Chapter 1.7, Problem 21P
Summary Introduction
To determine: The improvement of product quality using JIT systems.
Introduction: When the company tries to eliminate waste using a strategic initiative, which is known as Just in Time (JIT) strategy. It is aimed at
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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- The business concepts and methods of JIT and Supply Chain Management are most closely related to what business function? a. Logistics b. Finance c. Human Resources d. Research & Developmentarrow_forwardYou are the Operations Manager of an FMCG Company - in charge of Procurement (Purchase),Manufacturing and Logistics (Warehousing / Packaging / Transportation). Management is very concerned about the repeated overrun on your budgeted expenditure year after year - seriously affecting the bottom line (net profit). Having been advised about the enormous benefits (tangible/ intangible) that could accrue to the Company through the application of JIT / Lean Systems, the Company has assigned the task of implementing the said system to you through a Core Team. Q1. Explain in detail the necessary steps / action plan you would initiate in order to achieve the targeted Cost reduction through Lean System.? Q2. What would you do to change the culture of the Organization into a " Lean Culture"?arrow_forwardJust-in-time manufacturing has become more popular because companies can cut costs associated with inventory of supplies and of finished goods. However, JIT has risks. What is a risk when doing JIT manufacturing? Group of answer choices a) You might not be able to manufacture products quickly b) Missed supply deliveries can disrupt manufacturing schedules c) JIT manufacturing reduces product quality d) JIT is only suitable for mass customization productionarrow_forward
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