Every month it seems there's a new management scheme being introduced. Like hula hoops, these fads come and go, but some have been around for awhile now. Supposed to cut down on material moving and workers, by having workers cross-trained to run more than one type of machine or perform more than one function. A production system that does not use inventory. Products and parts are produced only when they are ordered and needed.
Companies save money by having no inventory on hand.
Since there is no inventory, workers can have a lot of control over the production process and therefore over the employer. Most JIT systems use heavy brainwashing so workers won t use their power over the employer. Direct Flow Technology - A variation of a Just in Time production system. Products are only produced when they are ordered, in the exact number that was ordered. US companies that want to sell in Europe need ISO certification.