Like the US, European auto manufacturers have problem translate the JIT theory into real prastice. European firms frequently find it difficult to appreciate the importnace of good housekeeping as a precursor for an effective JIT programme. European companies are often better at analysing problems than resolving them.
European companies are more resistant to change than the Japanese companies.
Though there are many obstacles for the European companies to use the JIT system, there are several auto manufacturers that did a good job in implementing the JIT system. They are the Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and DAF Trucks. All of them play a very important role in using the JIT system and become the leader in Europan auto industry.