{"id":3946,"date":"2025-08-20T09:05:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T02:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athenacorp.vn\/7-things-to-know-about-just-in-time-in-lean-reduce-waste-increase-profit\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T02:05:50","slug":"7-things-to-know-about-just-in-time-in-lean-reduce-waste-increase-profit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athenacorp.vn\/en\/7-things-to-know-about-just-in-time-in-lean-reduce-waste-increase-profit\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Know About Just in Time in Lean \u2013 Reduce Waste, Increase Profit"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Introduction to Just in Time in Lean<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just in Time (JIT) <\/strong>is one of the most important production methods in the Lean Manufacturing<\/strong> system. The goal of Just in Time is to deliver products, components, and materials at the right time \u2013 in the right quantity \u2013 and at the right place<\/strong>, thereby avoiding excess inventory and reducing waste. <\/p>\n

In today\u2019s highly competitive era, maintaining excessive inventory not only increases costs but also puts pressure on cash flow. Just in Time helps businesses effectively address this issue while also improving productivity and product quality. <\/p>\n

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2. Origin and Philosophy of Just in Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just in Time originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS)<\/strong>, which was strongly developed after World War II. Taiichi Ohno<\/strong> \u2013 an engineer and later Toyota\u2019s production director \u2013 is considered the \u201cfather\u201d of this method. <\/p>\n

The philosophy of Just in Time is based on three principles:<\/p>\n