Faculty Publications

Production Planning In A Mrp/Jit Repetitive Manufacturing Environment

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Just-in-time, Material requirements planning, Production planning, Repetitive manufacturing

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Production Planning and Control

Volume

6

Issue

2

First Page

176

Last Page

184

Abstract

Some literature suggests that the best approach to production planning is a complete implementation of just-intime. It has also been suggested that JIT replaces material requirements planning, and computerized procedures are an unnecessary complex burden on management especially in a highly repetitive environment. This article examines the JIT programme at the John Deere Engine factory. In 1985 the factory began a JIT programme with the belief that it would replace their MRP system. The results of the JIT programme are examined and management’s conclusion that the best approach is a blend of JIT and MRP is explored. © 1995 Taylor and Francis Ltd.

Department

Department of Management

Original Publication Date

1-1-1995

DOI of published version

10.1080/09537289508930267

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