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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

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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

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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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