What is just in time manufacturing? In manufacturing, production times and costs can be the success or demise of a company, so it is important that we are all assessing and improving our production capacities wherever possible. At igus® we adopt many processes that can improve production times, therefore improving production output. In order to do this time, there is various options, one of which is “Just in time manufacturing†So, lets establish exactly what this is…. Lean and just in time (JIT) manufacturing are two concepts which were established for the benefit of manufacturing companies whose everyday processes were being actively detrimental to the development of their companies. JIT manufacturing, stemming from 1960s Japanese manufacturers,
is a key concept for ensuring dynamic and effective production in factories. Often
referred to as the Toyota Production System, it initially arrived in the automotive
industry and is today a common practice across many other industries. Triggered
by the uncertain economic climate of the post-WWII era, the Japanese adopted such
methods to maintain production without spending money they did not have on
large inventory production and big-batch production. The leanness of this system
ensures the internal skills and assets are best exploited for the benefit of
future success. The objective of JIT manufacturing is to ensure that factories
will manufacture only the required products according to the orders placed and
customer requirements so that surplus goods are not produced without demand. Only
produce upon request! Secondly, firms will only produce the materials or products
when required so that wastage is kept to a minimum, if not to zero, and high
quality is maintained due to a lower output. By maintaining efficiency,
production speeds can stay high and turnaround times (TATs) can stay low. Wait
for the green light! Thirdly, companies will manufacture only the required quantity
– only the amount that has been ordered by customers or according to market
demand. Stop when the light goes amber! By employing the JIT notion, companies are able to
significantly reduce stagnant inventory held either as stock or as work in
progress; thus, freeing up space and resources to maintain and improve
cashflow, production and efficiency, keeping factories lean, organised and prolific. Is it clearer now as to “what is just in time manufacturing?†At igus®, we take pride in our capability to supply both our readycables® and readychains® according to JIT methodologies so that lean manufacturing is achieved at both high and low production levels. The automated readycable® line and lean factory means we can supply our readycables® and readychains® within a 24hr turnaround from scheduled or call-off orders. We also offer consignment stock agreements on some product lines. If you want to read more about this, take a look at this blog /what-is-consignment-stock-and-who-needs-it/ Launched at the close of 2019, the new readycable® line utilises lean manufacturing methods to improve competencies and accelerate production of our manufacturing processes. In addition, these products are available on as small or as big an order as you require since we have no minimum or maximum order quantity for them – as well as being delivered to you on a bespoke rack. For more blogs on similar topics visit and if you want to talk to an expert in this area please contact us. Medical Device Casing,Fiberglass Covers,Medical Beauty Instrument Device Shell,Health Protection Instrument Shell Jingchuang Automotive Design Co., Ltd , https://www.compoproducts.com
What is just in time manufacturing?
Methodologies employed under JIT practices:
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