What are the building blocks of the Just-In-Time (JIT) production method?

The main JIT Building blocks are:

·         Product design:

Few BOM levels.

Manufacturability in production cells.

Achievable quality.

Appropriate quality.

Standard parts.

Modular design.

·         Process design:

Setup/lot size reduction.

Quality improvement.

Manufacturing cells.

Limited WIP.

Production band width.

No stockrooms.

Service enhancements.

·         Human/organizational elements:

Whole person.

Cross training/job rotation.

Flexible labor.

Continual improvement.

Limited direct/indirect distinction.

Cost accounting/performance measurement.

Information system changes.

Leadership/project management.

·         Manufacturing planning and control:

Pull systems.

Rapid flow items.

Small container sizes.

Paperless systems.

Visual systems.

Level loading.

MRP interface.

Close purchasing/vendor relationships.

JIT software.

Reduced production reporting/inventory transaction processing.

Hidden factory cost reductions.

Agree with Mr.: Arinjay  & Mr.: Amer too

JIT manufacturing is a philosophy by which an organization seeks continually to improve its products and processes by eliminating waste. Organizations wanting to use the JIT approach to manufacturing must have several building blocks in place. The building blocks include: company-wide commitment, proper materials at the right time, supplier relationships, quality, and personnel. The JIT system runs smoothly with no peaks or valleys. The typical inventory system, on the other hand, is fraught with peaks and valleys that represent costs to the organization in the form of inventory holding costs, back order and stock-out costs, overtime and idle time labor costs, and waste of materials and space.

NOT MY CUP OF TEA,, SORRY

i believe JIT building blocks are :product design,process design,personell and organizational elements,manufacturing planning and control.

I fully agree with all answers been added.

Its a technique in production methods for special orders