The JIT principle which I am familiar with is the one which involves the management of the production process for a quality and definite quantity as per the customers request or that which will fit well on the next process. This principle has been in use for a very long time and its benefits have been quite recommendable. The principle involves the utilization of all resources without any of it wasted. There is maximum utilization of the available resources which are being used in the production process in the workplace for high quality of the output. The aim of the principle is to have the customer satisfied for the product being sold to them within the stipulated time. The quality and quantity of the product also should be excellent for use in either by the customer or in the utilization of it in a production line (Lai & Cheng, 2009).
The principle utilizes the available resources maximum without any waste being experienced in the production process. This resource which is being utilized includes the time, human capital, and the materials used besides the whole system. There is elimination of all those problems which do not increase the final quality of the product. It involves coming up with a system which identifies the problems. There is coming up with a simple system which is not hard to use and the one which is manageable without any possibility of it failing (Graves, 2006).
The principle eliminates the wastes which involve the overproduction, transportation. There is also waste related to waiting time in all the processes in the system. The waste of inventory also in the system has been eliminated by the application of the JIT principle. The JIT principle eliminates the waste related to motion and the one of the product defects. The elimination of wastes has been of great benefit to the whole organization as this will ease the issues which are not profitable to the company. The principle also is a long term as most of the processes end up with an everlasting schedule which always satisfies the customers. The process is beneficial to the organization as most employees also find no difficulty in the application of the principle. The employees find it very useful and beneficial to them at a personal level and their interaction with the systems at the workplace (Bamber et al., 2008).
The JIT principle leads to the efficient production of the products in the workplace which increase the competitiveness of the whole organization. The principle has ensured that the employees are involved in the production process for an ultimate quality of the products. The principle ensures that the plants and systems in the company are systematically aligned in a manner which gives a maximum output with the desired quality. Through the utilization of the JIT principle, the employees are able to be retained in the company for a very long time in their line of careers. This is because the employees are truly motivated to work and they have the will of being in the company for their entire career. This has enabled the company to utilize their constant abilities which maintains the quality of the production and the customers are always satisfied. The market share of the company is continually increased while the already acquired is retained (Lasher, 2007).
The program needs to improve on the product layout. This will result in a minimum time spent by the materials and parts while they are being moved from one place to another or from on production line to the next. There should be a quality control check which should be observed all through by all the employees. This enables the employees to be accountable for the quality of their own outputs. There should be preventive maintenance which will ensure that all the machinery and equipment are fully utilized for a maximum production.
References
- Bamber, L.S., Braun, K., & Harrison, W.T. (2008). Managerial accounting. New Jersey: Pearson Education Ltd.
- Graves, M.A.R. (2006). Just in Time: History Revision. London: Elizabethan Promotions
- Lai, K., & Cheng, T.C.E. (2009). Just-in-Time Logistics. Hampshire: Gower Publishing, Ltd.
- Lasher, W. (2007). Practical Financial Management. 5th ed. New York: Cengage Learning