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Fundamentals of Operations Management, 4/e
Mark M. Davis, Bentley College
Nicholas J. Aquilano, University of Arizona
Richard B. Chase, USC, School of Business
Just-In-Time Systems

Chapter Objectives

  • Introduce the underlying concepts of just-in-time (JIT) and the Japanese approach to improving productivity.
  • Identify the differences between Japanese companies and U.S. firms with respect to implementing JIT, and explore why these differences exist.
  • Identify the various elements that need to be included to successfully implement JIT within an organization.
  • Illustrate how many JIT concepts have been implemented in services.




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