Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis

• LOGM 201

• 1. What are the principles of JIT? a. Don’t produce something unless the customer has ordered it. b. Level demand so that work may proceed smoothly throughout the plant. c. Link all processes to customer demand through simple visual tools (called kanbans) d. Maximize the flexibility of people and machinery. 2. What role do Flow and Pull play in JIT? a. Flow defines value from the point of view of the customer and requires moving machinery and people close together so that they can provide value continuously. b. Pull basically states that no product should be made until the customer has requested it. 3. The author refers to "The Magic of Pull". What does he mean? a. Having a Pull system creates cost savings across a number of areas. i. Reduces cycle time ii. Reduce operating expenses iii. Improves quality iv. Improves ergonomics v. Improves safety 4. What are the components to the JI