Just in Time
2 day (workshop) / Implementation services vary by complexity
As we know, Lean Conversion is about eliminating waste
wherever it is. One of the most important steps in the
implementation of Lean Conversion is Just in Time (JIT). JIT is
about not having anywhere in the plant or outlet, more raw
materials, sub-assemblies, or products than the minimum required
for a fluent operation. The JIT process has to be thoroughly
coordinated with all the involved parties, and its
implementation should be done gradually. The planning and
coordination will take most of your efforts, but the results
will be impressive. No Production Cell or Lean Manufacturing
implementation will be complete without JIT.
Storage is usually a hidden enemy of a healthy operation.
When raw materials, sub-assemblies, or finished products stay
anywhere they represent a part of the assets of a company that
is NOT generating any profits. In addition to that loss of
profit, it is at risk. Floods, fires, market depreciation, and
design obsolescence, are just some of those risks. In some
cases, raw materials used in products that have not moved, could
have been used to manufacture other products that would've sold
faster. Unless you are in the business of storage and wholesale,
buying large volumes of raw material may not be the best way you
can use your money. Your suppliers can become more efficient and
give you the same good prices if you reach an agreement of
buying all your requirements from them. The automobile industry
has established agreements for hourly or daily delivery of some
materials and parts. This allows them to operate in more compact
areas, reducing time and movement in the process.
Course Description:
In this workshop we will define the methodology you need to
follow in order to become a JIT organization. Participants will
be taught how the use JIT principles to improve processes and
enable their facility to operate successfully with lower
inventory levels and higher inventory turns. We will outline the
process as it relates to delivery of materials by vendors,
sub-contractors, or other processes under the same roof.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion participants will know how to use JIT in a
continuous flow environment through:
- A basic understanding of JIT philosophies;
- Understanding how functional departments are affected;
- Identifying elements or characteristics that JIT is build
upon;
- Identifying tools and techniques required to implement JIT;
and
- Learning to coach, lead, participate in, and promote the
implementation of JIT.
Who Should Attend:
Senior Executives, Value Stream Managers, Plant or Operation
Managers, Logistics and Material Handling Personnel,
Administrative Staff, Supervisors, and Shop Floor Employees
Prerequisites:
- Lean Conversion Overview
- 5S Workplace Organization
- Lean Cultural Transformation
- Value Stream Mapping
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