How far from Just-in-time are Portuguese firms? A survey of its progress and perception

作者: Rui Alves , Maria do Rosário Moreira

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摘要: As competition increases, Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing becomes an important issue in Portuguese industry. After a brief review of its history, elements, advantages and limitations, this paper presents the results postal questionnaire survey about JIT system sent to sample firms Portugal, with aim determining degree development, perception status production industries. The findings suggest that surveyed have basic perspective: tool reduce inventories, increase quality eliminate waste. Despite good concept, less than 6% necessary conditions successfully implement system.

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