Productivity Management- The Japanese Philosophy
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© 2009 Factory Strategies Group LLC. All rights reserved. The Japanese Productivity Philosophy and Practices A summary and re-presentation for: A Study Mission Report JAPANESE PRODUCTIVITY By: John M. Burnham, CPIM, Tennessee Technological University Published by: APICS, 1983 Re-presentation by: Yasmeen Bsaiso Operations and Supply Chain Management Senior Student Supervised by: Dr. Mohammad Mady The College of Business Administration. Kuwait University
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© 2009 Factory Strategies Group LLC. All rights reserved.
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
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Outline
1. Philosophy
2. The Japanese worker
3. Inventory Management
4. Vendor Relations
- KANBAN
5. Technology
6. Challenges
7. Conclusion
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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)
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The Japanese Productivity
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2. The Japanese Worker
• Attitude
• Employees
• Managers
• The interaction
• Money
• Motivation
• Training and Job Rotation
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3. Inventory Management
• Very low inventory
• Scheduling
• Uploading
• Delivery
• Unloading
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4. Vendor Relations
• Close relations
• Information sharing
• Vendor close to the user
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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
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• When to use KANBAN?
• Benefits
Production and Inventory Control
KANBAN
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• Challenges
• e- KANBAN
Production and Inventory Control
KANBAN
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5. Technology
• Tools
• Computer technology
• Preventive maintenance
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6. Challenges
• Truck transportation
• Workforce
• The protectionist Japanese policy
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Remark“The Japanese people appear to be very clean.
Litter is particularly non-existent” Burnham
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