Productivity Management- The Japanese Philosophy

The Japanese Productivity Philosophy and Practices

A summary and re-presentation for:

A Study Mission Report

JAPANESE PRODUCTIVITYBy: John M. Burnham, CPIM, Tennessee Technological UniversityPublished by: APICS, 1983

Re-presentation by: Yasmeen Bsaiso Operations and Supply Chain Management Senior StudentSupervised by: Dr. Mohammad MadyThe College of Business Administration. Kuwait University

Outline

1. Philosophy

2. The Japanese worker

3. Inventory Management

4. Vendor Relations

- KANBAN

5. Technology

6. Challenges

7. Conclusion

1. Philosophy

1. Simplicity

2. Holistic view

3. Excellent plan execution

4. Respect and teamwork

5. Continuous improvement

6. Balance: productivity and quality(higher quality = less waste = lower costs = higher productivity)

The Japanese Productivity

2. The Japanese Worker

• Attitude

• Employees

• Managers

• The interaction

• Money

• Motivation

• Training and Job Rotation

3. Inventory Management

• Very low inventory

• Scheduling

• Uploading

• Delivery

• Unloading

4. Vendor Relations

• Close relations

• Information sharing

• Vendor close to the user

Production and Inventory Control

KANBAN

• What is it? It’s a signalling system to trigger action

• The essential elements of KANBAN:1. Stockpoint(s)2. A Withdrawal Signal3. Immediate Feedback4. Frequent Replenishment

• When to use KANBAN?

• Benefits

KANBAN

• Challenges

• e- KANBAN

KANBAN

5. Technology

• Tools

• Computer technology

• Preventive maintenance

6. Challenges

• Truck transportation

• Workforce

• The protectionist Japanese policy

Remark“The Japanese people appear to be very clean.

Litter is particularly non-existent” Burnham

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