Question- Discuss just-in-time delivery methodology.

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Just-in-Time Delivery Methodology

It uses a variety of techniques to smooth operations. The lean method focuses on optimizing organization, paying attention to detail, having small lot sizes, increasing transparency, fostering cell manufacturing and using a pull (rather than push) approach.

Just-in-time delivery methodology involues the following-

1. Maintain a high level of physical and organizational discipline.

2. Eliminate defects through attention to detail and continuous improvements.

3. Create flexible changeover approaches when setups need to adjust to meet customer demand.

4. In JIT, one is the ideal lot size. The small size reduces in-process inventory, carrying costs, storage space and makes for easier inspection and rework.

5. Leveling is a control mechanism that achieves a stable, level daily schedule.

6. Flow scheduling organizes throughput for even distribution of energy and labour.

7. Cross-trained workers can be deployed to different areas to keep production moving.

8. Using communication tools, like those found in Kanban, keeps the entire team informed of inventory levels.

9. Ongoing oversight and focus on detail, including the machinery and tools the business uses every day, helps maintain a low defect, low problem environment.

10. JIT spaces designed to fit each process speeds up production. One workstation pulls output from the one before it, as needed, based on a master schedule or customer demand.

11. Product-oriented design makes assembly easier and more efficient.

12. Strong relationships with vendors make JIT inventory most effective.

13. Every team member should be dedicated to the process and colleagues to achieve JIT goals.

14. Create an environment where groups can work as quickly as possible to make as many products as they can and limit the waste they create.

15. The process of only replacing products once they've been used in production.

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