Comments on: Just-In-Time | it just makes sense

By: Oskar Olofsson

Oskar Olofsson — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:31:00 +0000

Thanks, I like all kinds of examples of Lean Manufacturing Implementation. Even from cooking!

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:48:44 +0000

Nice post. I love the analogy between food and lean philosophy. Nicely done and original.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:59:33 +0000

I remember the First time I heard of JIT was in 1994. A good concept that should be utilized more often.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:23:13 +0000

Nice! I don’t know how much of my own time I spend on useless activities…thanks for the advice

By: Lauri

Lauri — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:44:20 +0000

Very interesting post!

I am fascinated by your observations on Muda, and how it involves production, materials, etc. I continue to learn a lot through your posts about the Toyota system. Thanks so much!

By: Maddie

Maddie — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:09:52 +0000

‘Just in time’ certainly does make sense – we should all be using our precious time more effectively – in business and in our personal lives. Great analogy (would love to taste your dad’s cooking).

By: Kenj

Kenj — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:50:09 +0000

Having stock sitting doing nothing is a complete waste of money and time. Interesting insights

By: George

George — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:44:21 +0000

I can not understand how Lean Manufacturing is not compulsory in todays climate, I feel part of the reason is that management does not understand manufacturing
operations and that they come from a background based in accountancy and other non manufacturing MBA courses. I say this after having 15 years training Lean Manufacturing in the UK and that includes Multi National Companies both from Europe and USA.

By: Rin

Rin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:33:13 +0000

I have to agree with you. Too much of our effort is usually spent on pointless and non productive things. With JIT, we can provide what the customer needs no sooner and no later than when he/she needs it.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:52:37 +0000

I liked your analogy between your dad’s cooking and lean process. It made it easier to understand.