Implementation of Just‐in‐time Systems in US Manufacturing Firms

Abstract

Impressed by the remarkable improvement in productivity by Japanese manufacturing companies, many leading American counterparts are implementing their Just‐in‐time (JIT) systems. There are still several key issues to be answered for successful implementation. The results of a field survey on the implementation of JIT systems in US firms are described and some major findings are discussed.

Citation

Im, J.H. and Lee, S.M. (1989), "Implementation of Just‐in‐time Systems in US Manufacturing Firms", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001213