The Trials of the Transition to a Just-in-Time Production System. This brief study will show that the Just in Time system can be immensely beneficial for a firm's bottom line. The other side of the coin, however, is that increased efficiency is not simply there for the taking. The transition to a Just in Time (JIT) system is not as easy as it may seem and is, in fact, not even possible in some lines of business. Looked at through the broader vista of Japanese management techniques at large, JIT is not a wholly objective process. Rather, it is a philosophy of continuous improvement where non-value-added activities are identified and removed. The ultimate aims of the system are reducing costs, improving quality, performance, delivery and flexibility, and encouraging innovation. 7.5 pgs. 14 f/c. 5b. Pages: 7.5 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 2726 Just In Time.doc Price: 67.12