Saturday, 22 February 2014

Just - In - Time production system : TOYOTA



            What is exactly J.I.T? J.I.T. refers to the Just In Time. Nowadays, most of the company use J.I.T process. With J.I.T process, we can manage to cut the cost of the production and also can eliminate waste. However, J.I.T also includes some of systems for example Kanban system and also Kaizen system. JIT relies on other elements in the inventory chain as well.
        


       Toyota Motor Corporation’s vehicle production system is a way of ‘making things’ that is sometimes referred to as to as a ‘ lean manufacturing system’ or a ‘just in time (JIT) system’. And has come to be well known and studied worldwide. This production control system has been established based on many years of continuous improvements.

           
         JIT is Toyota’s manufacturing philosophy to minimize waste, and the JIT production system is a subsystem controlled by Kanban. Kanban card contain the part number, the part description, the type of container and various workstation information. A Kanban production control system uses simple, visual signals to control the movement of materials between work centers. The Kanban card is used to provide an easily understood, visual signal that a specific activity is required.
          
          Production quality products effiently through the complete elimination of waste, inconsistancies, and unresponable requirements on the production line. In order to deliver a vechicle ordered by a customer as quickly as possible, the vehicle is efficiently built within the shortest possible period of time.



Kanban production control system divides two main types. First is production kanban and second is withdrawal kanban. Production kanban signals the need to produce more parts. Each kanban is physically attached to a container. Withdrawal kanban signals the need to withdraw parts from one work center and deliver them to the next work center.

          Conclusion, JIT is very effective method to use in all production. However, Kanban and Kaizen system can make the work become smooth and clean. Besides, it also can fulfill customer requirement.









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