Simulation Analysis of Just‐in‐Time Distribution

Abstract

Just‐in‐time (JIT) production has been a subject of considerable research in the past few years. The Japanese were the first to actually use JIT systems rather than the traditional economic order quantity inventory system or the more recent method of Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Considerable savings in inventory‐holding costs, faster spotting of defective producing stations and improved quality control have been observed using just‐in‐time production.

Citation

Bookbinder, J.H. and Locke, T.D. (1986), "Simulation Analysis of Just‐in‐Time Distribution", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014646