Just in Time in Ford
Lukman Susanto (2003)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In this paper, we are examining the implementation of Just-In-Time methodology in Ford for its latest small car KA; possibly one of the most interesting manufacturing revolution where companies involved in the production are integrated not only in their business processes moreover in their physical plants. The concept has been successfully developed and implemented in Valencia, Spain and is due to be adopted in other Ford production plants. The case study clearly shows how companies can work together in a harmonic and synchronised system meeting probably the most idealistic manufacturing principles (JIT) to produce the best quality product within the shortest time frame with minimum/no wastage and cost-effective to all parties. Careful production planning, cost-benefit analysis, adequate outsourcing plans and customer orientation are being praises as the key success factors of this amazing Just-In-Time concept.
JUST-IN-TIME (JIT)
JIT is one of the examples of early-landed future manufacturing idealism requires continuous collaborated refinements throughout its supply chain elements. It has been used since 1950s by Japanese automotive industries and yet none of the most developed countries would have even considered this methodology until early 1980s (Karlsson, 1994). Researchers tried really hard to explain JIT concept in a short descriptive sentence and none of them were able to come up with a single answer that represents everyone’s definitions. Those who were trying to bring them together were ended up with another new more complex definition. JIT goes beyond ordinary management theory or a company’s manufacturing procedures; it comprises production planning, HRM, material management, distribution, customer services not only involving individual organisation furthermore requires collaborated cross-companies dedication to continuously refine the business process of one and another.
Svensson (2001) in his
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In this paper, we are examining the implementation of Just-In-Time methodology in Ford for its latest small car KA; possibly one of the most interesting manufacturing revolution where companies involved in the production are integrated not only in their business processes moreover in their physical plants. The concept has been successfully developed and implemented in Valencia, Spain and is due to be adopted in other Ford production plants. The case study clearly shows how companies can work together in a harmonic and synchronised system meeting probably the most idealistic manufacturing principles (JIT) to produce the best quality product within the shortest time frame with minimum/no wastage and cost-effective to all parties. Careful production planning, cost-benefit analysis, adequate outsourcing plans and customer orientation are being praises as the key success factors of this amazing Just-In-Time concept.
JUST-IN-TIME (JIT)
JIT is one of the examples of early-landed future manufacturing idealism requires continuous collaborated refinements throughout its supply chain elements. It has been used since 1950s by Japanese automotive industries and yet none of the most developed countries would have even considered this methodology until early 1980s (Karlsson, 1994). Researchers tried really hard to explain JIT concept in a short descriptive sentence and none of them were able to come up with a single answer that represents everyone’s definitions. Those who were trying to bring them together were ended up with another new more complex definition. JIT goes beyond ordinary management theory or a company’s manufacturing procedures; it comprises production planning, HRM, material management, distribution, customer services not only involving individual organisation furthermore requires collaborated cross-companies dedication to continuously refine the business process of one and another.
Svensson (2001) in his
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