Implementation of JIT concept
We can observe implementation of the JIT concept as a process which must be
taken seriously. How a company will implement the JIT concept depends on many
factors. For example, if a company has more than 100.000 workers and production in
different places, then the implementation of JIT needs to be done in interaction with
all departments. It is obvious that for large companies more time will be spent. On the
other hand, smaller companies have the opportunity to implement the JIT concept
much faster because their organization structure is not so complicated. But it does
not mean that smaller companies are better in JIT implementation.
There are several general guideline steps for easier JIT implementation. The
following algorithm shows what the company has to do if it wants to implement the
JIT concept.