Simulating JIT Manufacturing: Prospects and Pitfalls

Abstract

The simulation of JIT manufacturing offers a number of prospective benefits to its users. Unfortunately, a number of pitfalls also await those who utilise the technique without first establishing the proper foundation. A number of benefits obtainable from JIT simulation are proposed, as well as warnings of possible problems. Also presented and discussed are a number of recommendations for avoiding many of these potential problems. Any JIT manufacturing firm should be able to utilise simulation to its benefit provided that its use is carefully implemented.

Citation

Bedwell‐Brace, S. and Inman, R.A. (1991), "Simulating JIT Manufacturing: Prospects and Pitfalls", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 91 No. 7, pp. 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001439