IU Logistics Management Discussion

Critical Thinking

The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggestlogistics performance priorities. To this purpose, you should review chapter 7of textbook as well as secondary available information on internet.

The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an integrated socio-technical system, developed by Toyota, which comprises its management philosophy and practices. The TPS organizes manufacturing and logistics for the automobile manufacturer, including interaction with suppliers and customers. The system is a major precursor of the more generic “Lean Manufacturing”. Originally called “just-in-time production”, it builds on the approach created by the founder of Toyota.

Using this concept of Lean Thinking and JIT you should answer the following questions by taking any Saudi Manufacturing company.

Question:

1. Why Companies adopted Lean Thinking and JIT model? (3 Marks)

2. Discuss major types of Waste, companies must keep in mind during production. (3 Marks)

3. Assess the reasons for using lean thinking. What are the benefits from Suppliers to end users? (3 Marks)

4. References (1 Marks)