| Author: | Chandrashekar, A. |
| Title: | Just-in-time: a case study of the grind behind the glamour (Zuliefererbetriebe, Kontrollsystem, Planungsmodell) |
| Journal: | International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management
1994 : FALL, VOL. 30:4, p. 20-26 |
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| Freeterms: | EINKAUFSPOLITIK, LIEFERANT, JAPAN, ZWISCHENBETRIEBLICHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing methods can be implemented successfully only when the program is supported by intensive planning and control systems. This article presents a case study describing the type and nature of planning used by Fuji Electric, a large Japanese manufacturer. The presentation also discusses some little known facts about the methods used by the Japanese to rate and control suppliers. |
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