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Critical Success Factors for the Implementation of JIT

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The Just In Time manufacturing system (JIT) has been one of the most investigated topics in the operations management area because of its success in the Japanese industry and has been developed intensively for more than three decades. Various benefits have been reported due JIT implementation, for example, reducing inventory improving efficiency of operations and a faster response to the client, among others. Therefore, successful implementation of JIT is vital for many companies. The main objective of this research is to identify the Critical Success Factors of JIT implementation and built and integral model which evaluated the relationship between these factors and performance indicators, which was applied a questionnaire in a sample composed of managers, supervisors and technicians within the manufacturing sector of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. The research results show that there is a significant relationship between JIT and performance indicators and they are interrelated with other factor such as management commitment, supplier strategy, equipment layout, and quality management. Future research opportunities were also identified.

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  1. Technological University of Ciudad Juárez, Av. Universidad Tecnológica No. 3051, Lote Bravo II, 32695, Ciudad Juárez, CHIH, Mexico

    Lizeth Rivera-Mojica & Denisse Gabriela Rivera-Mojica

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  2. Avenue Del Charro, Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

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Rivera-Mojica, L., Rivera-Mojica, D.G. (2014). Critical Success Factors for the Implementation of JIT. In: García-Alcaraz, J., Maldonado-Macías, A., Cortes-Robles, G. (eds) Lean Manufacturing in the Developing World. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04951-9_10

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