Use of simulation in the design of a JIT system

Many manufacturing organizations are switching over to JIT manufacturing systems following the success of Japanese industries. Presents a case study of a simulation modelling approach in the design and analysis of a proposed JIT system for an Australian chemical company, which currently operates on a traditional system. The approach was used to compare two cell designs, and to estimate utilization levels for operators and materials handlers under the new system, and to determine reorder levels for raw materials at the work stations in order to operate the JIT system successfully.