Simulation analysis of just-in-time feasibility in a manufacturing environment

Abstract

There is much interest in American industries in the use of just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing to reduce the work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and to increase the quality of the end product. However, while it promises significant results, it may be difficult to justify that management discard an operating MRP system in favor of a philosophy. This paper describes a study conducted in a manufacturing environment for a possible JIT implementation in the production floor and describes the simulation analyses of the operation.