28 ◾ New JIT, New Management Technology Principle
Next, the factor of logistics needs to be given similar consideration. In Japanese
domestic production, many of the assembly manufacturers conduct JIT produc-
tion and therefore are able to supply what is needed, when it is needed, in the
amount that is needed, through cooperation with their suppliers. However, in the
case where JIT production is not fully implemented at an overseas base, what will
happen when the products manufactured there are exported to Japan or to other
foreign countries?
e general means of transporting products is by ship and this requires a longer
lead time. It also means that holding a large stock is inevitable. If a quality problem
occurs under such circumstances, t ...