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JIT II: the ultimate customer-supplier partnership
1Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA, USA.
Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
|May 27, 1999
Summary
Just-In-Time II (JIT II) is a business strategy developed by Bose Corporation. It is gaining traction in other U.S. companies due to its alignment with partnering and concurrent reengineering concepts.
Area of Science:
- Business Management
- Operations Strategy
- Supply Chain Optimization
Background:
- The Just-In-Time II (JIT II) system was pioneered by Bose Corporation in 1987.
- JIT II is experiencing renewed interest and adoption by other U.S. corporations.
- Its adoption is linked to its compatibility with modern business concepts like partnering and concurrent reengineering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Just-In-Time II (JIT II) methodology.
- To detail the advantages Bose Corporation has achieved through JIT II implementation.
- To identify optimal application areas for JIT II.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual overview of JIT II.
- Enumeration of benefits realized by Bose Corporation.
- Analysis of JIT II's applicability in various business contexts.
Main Results:
- Bose Corporation has realized significant benefits from implementing JIT II.
- JIT II aligns effectively with contemporary business strategies such as partnering and concurrent reengineering.
- The article identifies specific areas where JIT II can be most impactful.
Conclusions:
- JIT II offers a valuable framework for optimizing business operations.
- The integration of JIT II with partnering and concurrent reengineering presents a promising strategy for U.S. companies.
- Further exploration of JIT II's application across industries is warranted.