My quick answer to the question "what is different with JIT, kanban, and lean production?" in facebook. (http://www.facebook.com/vithayas)JIT is the ideal characteristics of production system, meaning no waste, no inventory, best utilization of machines and resources. In the past people didn't know what to call, they just picked the name "Just'in-Time". Actually, it is best logistics perspective of the system.Later, Toyota wa successful in implementing JIT by learning from Ford and others western ideas. And also w/ leadership of Toyota's leaders,...
