Page 44 - Facility Management Module

FACILITES DESIGN FOR VARIOUS FACILITIES FUNCTION

Excersice 2:

Question :

Briefly describe the waste from the overproduction in Just In Time
manufacturing.

Answer

If the production lot increases unit production cost will increase as
well. Then manufacturer has to reorganize the rules to prevent
overproduction with the cost invested.

JIT philosophy can be categorized into five elements: visibility, simplicity,
flexibility, standardization, and organization.

1. Visibility

It can be obtained by the following technique: electronic boards for quick
feedback, pull system with kanbans, problem boards, colored standard containers,
decentralized storage system, marked dedicated areas for inventory, tools, etc. 'A

kanban is a card or any signal used to request or authorize production of parts; it
contains information on the part, the processes used, identification of the storage
area for the part, and the number of parts to produce.

2. Simplicity
Simplicity can be achieved with a pull system with kanbans, simple setup
changes, certified processes, small lot sizes, leveled production, simple machines,
simple material handling, multifunctional workers, teamwork, etc.

3. Flexibility
Flexibility can be achieved with short setup times, short production times, small
lot sizes, kanban carts, flexible material handling equipment, multifunctional

employees, mixed-model sequencing lines, etc.

4. Standardization

Standardization of tools, equipment, pallets, methods, containers, boxes,
materials, and processes is pursued.

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