CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN JUST IN TIME MANUFACTURING (JIT), A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

The study's initial goal is to become acquainted with the general Kaizen approach and the elements required for its successful implementation. Methodology: It is critical to understand the success implementation factors to increase productivity and achieve value for the research that has been conducted in many manufacturing sectors. A systematic literature review (SLR) is conducted to gain a clear understanding of the various literature available in the search results for Continuous Improvements (CI) in Just-in-Time Manufacturing (JIT). To perform the SRL, 87 articles are accumulated from Google Scholar and screened according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Another 30 papers have been accepted, with the majority of them focusing on two research areas, namely continuous improvement in the automobile industry and successful implementation metrics. The 30 papers preferred are visualized based on the market, country of origin, variables, and approaches used by the multiple writers. Conclusion: After conducting a thorough literature survey, it was evident that most authors pointed out the necessity of excellent communication channels, training, and education for successful CI adoption in the industries. All the researchers investigated change, employee and team preparation, and commitment to change. One study advocated innovatively using change management tools.