Just-In-Time
Just in Time is providing customers What is wanted, When it is wanted, and in the Exact Amount wanted. This section consists of four main areas of focus: Cycle Time, Takt Time, Pull, and Cells. Increasingly, customers demand their products in shorter and shorter timeframes. The essence of Just in Time is understanding how to meet customers’ time and quantity expectations.
 Defines Cycle Time, which is how often an
organization produces an item. Also defines Lead
Time, which is how long it takes to fulfill an
order. Explains that while those two... >>
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Defines Takt Time, the smooth and predictable
cadence by which products taken by a customer
are replenished. Explains that, ideally, the
entire production line and all supporting... >>
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Contrasts Pull (working in reaction
to customer demand) with Push (working in anticipation of
customer demand). Explains differences between Supermarket,
FIFO, and Hybrid... >>
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Introduces the concept of continuous flow.
Defines the various types of cells. Provides pros and
cons of each type of cell. Provides simple instructions
for creating a work cell. Gives insight into why...
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