operation excellence

  

Write a five-page (1,250 – 1,500 words) double-spaced essay (not including cover page and references pages), in which you address the following eight objectives:

- Explain the core beliefs of the just-in-time (JIT) philosophy
- Describe the elements of JIT
- Explain the key elements of JIT manufacturing
- Explain the elements of total quality management (TQM) and their role in JIT
- Describe the role of people in JIT and why respect for people is so important
- Describe the benefits of JIT
- Discuss the implementation process of a successful JIT system
- Describe the impact of JIT on service and manufacturing organizations