Strategies for the Implementation of JIT Purchasing

1 July 1986

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management

Vol. 16 (7) , 5-12
https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014640

Abstract

In the early 1980s, when the concept of Japanese “just‐in‐time” (JIT) purchasing was introduced in the US, many companies wondered whether or not this new manufacturing philosophy could be successfully implemented here. Top management had a tendency to believe that, although JIT purchasing makes good sense for Japanese companies, it might not be appropriate for US companies, because of sharp contrasts in management style, culture features, social, manufacturing philosophy, and, in some cases, size.

Keywords

JIT PURCHASING
GOOD SENSE
SHARP CONTRASTS
NEW MANUFACTURING
MANAGEMENT STYLE
JAPANESE COMPANIES
SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED
US COMPANIES

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