JIT and lean operations covering JIT/lean production definition (just-in-time coordinated processing system), goal of balanced system, supporting goals (eliminate disruptions, make system flexible, eliminate waste), sources of waste, big vs little JIT, building blocks (product design, process design, personnel elements, manufacturing planning), benefits of small lot sizes, production flexibility, takt time, quality improvement (autonomation, jidoka), Kanban production control system (pull/push systems, types, formula), supplier networks (traditional vs tiered), JIT vs traditional comparison, transitioning to JIT, obstacles, JIT in services, JIT II, benefits of JIT systems, elements of JIT.
