JIT: Issues and Items for the Research Agenda

Abstract

This article reviews some of the key debates in the area of just‐in‐time operation and implementation, and identifies 13 research issues. These issues include: information systems for JIT; organisational structures; performance measurement; the management of the supply‐manufacturer‐customer chain; location policy; purchasing and distribution strategy and the social implications of JIT.

Citation

Oliver, N. (1990), "JIT: Issues and Items for the Research Agenda", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 20 No. 7, pp. 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000367