JIT Implementation Design

Based on a diagram modeled after the one used by Hewlett-Packard’s Boise plant to accomplish its JIT program.

F Design Flow Process

– F Redesign/relayout for flow

– L Reduce lot sizes

– O Link operations

– W Balance workstation capacity

– M Preventive maintenance

– S Reduce setup Times

Q Total Quality Control

– C worker compliance

– I Automatic inspection

– M quality measures

– M fail-safe methods

– W Worker participation

S Stabilize Schedule

– S Level schedule

– W Establish freeze windows

– UC Underutilize Capacity

K Kanban Pull System

– D Demand pull

– B Backflush

– L Reduce lot sizes

V  Work with Vendors

– L Reduce lead time

– D Frequent deliveries

– U Project usage requirements

– Q Quality expectations

I Further Reduce Inventory in Other Areas

– S Stores

– T Transit

– C Implement carrousel to reduce motion waste

– C Implement conveyor belts to reduce motion waste

P Improve Product Design

– P Standard production configuration

– P Standardize and reduce the number of parts

– P Process design with product design

– Q Quality expectations