STUDY AND IMPLEMENTAION OF JUST - IN - TIME PHILOSOPHY IN INDIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Abstract

The Just-in-Time (JIT) philosophy originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and has been used in the manufacturing industry for many decades. It has helped to increase the productivity of the company and has also increased the quality of its products. In recent years, numerous studies in developed countries have endeavoured to introduce JIT in the construction industry to reap similar benefits. This study focused on applying JIT to the Indian construction industry with the goal of improving its performance and thus its competitiveness. This project works is to discuss the current state of the Indian construction industry; presents the potential impediments to implementing JIT; and proposes a framework for JIT implementation in the areas of design, procurement, construction and inspection. The results of this study suggest that government and educational institutions should play a key role in spearheading the application of JIT in the construction industry in India. Companies must strive to create high quality, and low-cost products that can get to the customers in the shortest time possible. Just-in-time philosophy system is one of these initiatives that focus on cost reduction by eliminating non-value-added activities for the construction industries. This works also Deals with Implementing Just in Time Inventory Control Approach on commercial Construction. JIT has Tremendous Effect on material delivery operation. During Implementation of JIT Organization is required, to put desired efforts on all levels of the construction work.