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CMA Intermediate · Operations Management and Strategic Management · Lean Operations and JIT

Which of the following is a recognised feature of a JIT manufacturing environment as distinct from a traditional manufacturing environment?

A JIT environment uses cellular layouts with multi-skilled workers and reduced set-up times, enabling small batches and smooth flow. Functional layouts, forecast-driven push scheduling and end-of-line inspection by a separate department are characteristics of traditional manufacturing instead.

  1. AFunctional departmental layout with workers specialised in one machine
  2. BCellular layout with multi-skilled workers and reduced set-up timesCorrect
  3. CProduction scheduled on forecasts and pushed to the next stage
  4. DQuality control by a separate inspection department at the end of the line

Explanation

JIT uses cellular manufacturing, where machines are grouped by product family, with multi-skilled workers and quick set-ups so small batches are economical. The other options describe traditional push systems with functional layouts and end-of-line inspection, whereas JIT builds quality in at source.

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