Q1. Explain in brief the origins of Just In Time. Explain the different types of wastes that can be eliminated using JIT Ans. Just in Time (JIT) is a management philosophy aimed at eliminating waste and continuously improving quality. Credit for developing JIT as a management strategy goes to Toyota. Toyota JIT manufacturing started in the aftermath of World War II. Although the history of JIT traces back to Henry Ford who applied Just in Time principles to manage inventory in the Ford Automobile
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SCHEME FOR INTERNSHIP FOR PG/RESEARCH STUDENTS AIM ▪ To familiarize the interested and willing PG/Research students with the overall process of Planning at the apex planning body of the Nation. ▪ It is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the Planning Commission. GUIDELINES/SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SCHEME ➢ Applicable to ‘ Indian Nationals ‘ only. ➢ Internship available to PG and Research students during their holidays‚ who are willing to have an exposure/familiarization
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Comparing The Allegory of the Cave and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Plato’s work in the Allegory of the Cave emphasizes the actualization of reality and truth. Fredrick Douglass’ life‚ which is portrayed in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass‚ an American Slave‚ is similar to Plato’s philosophical idea presented in “The Allegory of the Cave.” Plato‚ a Greek philosopher introduces the significant meaning of reality and truth through his philosophical text. He illustrates the
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Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this unit the student will be able to: 1. Understand the micro-economic business environment 2. Understand the macro-economic environment in the domestic context 3. Understand the implications of operating in the international economic environment on business organisations Scenario As an consultant‚ you are giving consultancy service to the business organisations for their economic development. As a part of your job‚ you have to give consultancy
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A P European History Test Prep DBQ & Free Response Questions For DBQ’s Always: 1. Provide an appropriate‚ explicitly stated thesis that directly addresses all parts of the question and does NOT simply restate the question. 2. Discuss a majority of the documents individually and specifically. 3. Demonstrate understanding of the basic meaning of a majority of the documents. 4. Support the thesis with appropriate interpretations of a majority of the documents. 5. Analyze point of view or bias in at
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moved our defenses to one side so I knew not to go over there because that is where the attack will come from that is if there even is an attack in the first place. The ground is muddy and the water we drink is also somewhat muddy so this whole camp is just plain dirty. Next to our camp are trees and in the trees are birds that sing. The birds music is the thing that keeps this camp in an nice mood. Than‚ there’s the testing field were the soldiers practice shooting their guns.This camp is also really
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Just in time (JIT) is a production strategy that strives to improve a business return on investment by reducing in-processinventory and associated carrying costs. Just-in-time production method is also called the Toyota Production System. To meet JIT objectives‚ the process relies on signals or Kanban (看板 Kanban?) between different points in the process‚ which tell production when to make the next part. Kanban are usually ’tickets ’ but can be simple visual signals‚ such as the presence or absence
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A management information system (MIS) provides information that organizations require to manage themselves efficiently and effectively. [1] Management information systems are typically computer systems used for managing five primary components: 1.) Hardware‚ 2.) Software‚ 3.) Data (information for decision making)‚ 4.) Procedures (design‚development and documentation)‚ and 5.) People (individuals‚ groups‚ or organizations). Management information systems are distinct from other information
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It was the middle of the summer and I was playing baseball in Jackson‚ Mississippi. I was playing for the Goodlettsville All-Stars. We were playing in the little league 10u world series. To get to the championship we had to win 8 games and it was single elimination. We had won 7 out of 8 games and we were playing our 8th game and it was the bottom of the third and I was playing left field. In the second inning I was felling drowsy so my dad gave me a Snickers and a Red Bull. I was for sure not drowsy
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generation after generation of young girls falling in love—or at least consumer lust—with Hello Kitty‚ their zeal for collecting the fancy goods at times extending in adulthood. Why the interest (both love and loathing for the character) in Hello Kitty and all things kawaii? What factors have contributed to her rise and continued success on a global scale? Finally‚ what are the implications of a mouthless Hello Kitty in terms of gender stereotypes and agency? … A discussion of Hello Kitty is nearly impossible
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