•Lead times: Long lead times encourage high stocks, as they have to cover uncertainty until the next delivery. JIT aims for small, frequent deliveries with short lead times.
•Reliability: JIT is based on continuous, uninterrupted production, so all operations must be reliable. If, say, equipment breaks down, managers must find the reasons and make sure it does not happen again
Employees: Some organisations still have a friction between ‘managers’ and ‘workers’. JIT argues that this is a meaningless distinction, as the welfare of everyone depends on the success of the organisation. All employees should be treated fairly and equit ably