1. Presented by :- AlokS. Mokase 2. Introduction During the 20th century several approaches ofimplementation of logistics were developed.Surely one of the most famous and mostimportant logistics concept is the Just-In-Timeconcept. JIT concept was initiated in Japan by Toyota thevery first in JIT. In a JIT environment materials are purchasedand produced as and when it is needed. 3. What is Just-In-Time (JIT)? Def:- Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing is aJapanese management philosophy applied inmanufacturing which involves having the rightitems of the right quality and quantity in the rightplace and the right time. It has been widely reported that the proper use ofJIT manufacturing has resulted in increases inquality, productivity and efficiency, improvedcommunication and decreases in costs andwastes. 4. JIT concept 5. Benefits Reduced set up times in warehouse. Improved flows of goods through out warehouse. Employees who possess multi-skills are utilizedmore efficiently. Better consistency of scheduling and consistencyof employee work hours. Supplies continue around the clock keepingworkers productive and businessesfocused on turnover 6. Problems There are several problems which areconnected within JIT concept. Maybe the majorproblem with JIT operation is that it leaves thesupplier and downstream consumers open tosupply shocks. Difficulties with supplying commodities using JIT,increased expenses for suppliers. Resistance to change may be experienced sinceJIT involves an organizational level of changewhich will affect almost every member of theorganization 7. Goals of JIT Increasing the organizations ability tocompete with rival firms and remaincompetitive over the long run. Increasing the degree of efficiency withinthe production process. Reducing the level of wasted materials,time and effort involved in the productionprocess. Aiming for the optimal quality/costrelationship 8. CONCLUSION The Vancouver division of Hewlett-Packard reportedthe following benefits two years after the adoption ofthe JIT method.Work-in-process inventory dollars down 82 %Space used & Scrap/rework down 40 %Production time: down 30 %Impact printers down 7 days to 2 daysThermal printers down 7 days to 3 hoursLabor efficiency up 50 %Shipments up 20 % 9. REFERENCES http://www.wikipedia.org http://www.clermiston.com.au/supply%20chain.htm www.ijebf.com