Just-In-Time ( JIT, Lean Manufacturing, Just In Time, and Kanban) Definition

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Just-In-Time

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ALSO CALLED: JIT, Lean Manufacturing, Just In Time, and Kanban
DEFINITION: A manufacturing technique based on a pull system where material is brought to the work site only when it is needed.

Recent Vendor Reports on Just-In-Time
Benefits, Challenges and Varieties of Supplier Collaboration sponsored by Bristlecone WHITE PAPER: Posted: 14 Apr 2008 \| Published: 14 Apr 2008 SUMMARY: Learn the challenges, benefits and varieties of supplier collaboration. Eliminate inefficiencies in your supply chain by synchronizing the information flow with suppliers and customers. TOPICS: Collaboration \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Inventory Management \| Just-In-Time \| Purchase Orders \| Risk Management \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chains

IDC Vendor Spotlight: Pragmatic yet Visionary ERP Requirements Driving Manufacturing Companies sponsored by SYSPRO WHITE PAPER: Posted: 09 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Dec 2007 SUMMARY: Manufacturers know they must implement change or risk limiting their growth and profitability. Explore common manufacturing challenges, how to combat them and what to look for in ERP software. TOPICS: Customer Service \| Distribution \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Food and Beverage Industry \| Globalization \| Just-In-Time \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Software \| SMB \| Supply Chain Software

Strategies to Run a Lean Supply Chain: How Principles of Lean Manufacturing Transfer Benefits to Operations sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation WHITE PAPER: Posted: 21 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 SUMMARY: Companies now only control pieces of their supply chain as it becomes longer and more complex. Ventana Research explores why lean administers changes in behavior, processes and technology, and will enable you to jump ahead of the competition. TOPICS: Business Process Management \| Collaboration \| ERP \| Just-In-Time \| Manufacturing Industry \| SOA \| Supply Chain Automation \| Supply Chain Management \| Supply Chain Software

Tuning ERP and the Supply Chain for Profitable Growth sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation WHITE PAPER: Posted: 21 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 SUMMARY: Some of the biggest opportunities exist in the supply chain and globalization. This Ventana Research white paper explores how you can improve business performance by addressing opportunities and risks within your supply chain and ERP systems. TOPICS: Business Performance Management \| CFOs \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Customer Satisfaction \| ERP \| Financial Systems \| Globalization \| Just-In-Time \| Manufacturing Industry \| Risk Assessment \| Supply Chain Management

11 Criteria for Selecting the Best ERP System Replacement sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation WHITE PAPER: Posted: 21 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2005 SUMMARY: Learn nine criteria to help you identify and select an ERP solution that fits your business needs. Find the right ERP provider that will help you implement quickly and achieve business objectives. TOPICS: Customer Service \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Just-In-Time \| ROI \| Software Implementation \| Software Selection \| Strategic Planning \| Value Chain Management \| Vendor Selection

Five Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation WHITE PAPER: Posted: 03 Oct 2005 \| Published: 01 Sep 2005 SUMMARY: A lean approach to manufacturing can help improve productivity and customer service. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge. TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Collaboration \| CRM \| Enterprise Systems \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Just-In-Time \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Software \| Manufacturing Systems \| Retail Trade Industry \| Supply Chain Management

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