Erratum1993 International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
doi: 10.1108/EUM0000000000431
This article has been withdrawn as it was published elsewhere and accidentally duplicated. The original article can be seen here: 10.1108/EUM0000000001313. When citing the article, please cite: Amrik S. Sohal, Liz Ramsay, Danny Samson, (1993), “JIT Manufacturing: Industry Analysis and a Methodology for Implementation”, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 13 Iss: 7, pp. 22 - 56.
EDI Implementation A Comparative Study of JIT and NonJIT Manufacturing FirmsBanerjee, Snehamay; Golhar, Damodar Y.
1993 International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
doi: 10.1108/EUM0000000000432
To compete successfully in the global market, firms are adoptingnew technologies and manufacturing strategies. The justintime JITphilosophy and electronic data interchange EDI are two recentdevelopments that can help these firms. The success of JIT depends ontimely and effective exchange of information between the manufacturingfirm and its trading partners. The literature suggests that EDI, as acommunication tool, can meet this demand. However, no study investigatesthe impact of EDI in the JIT environment. Also, the literature lacks athorough investigation of the EDI benefits realized by JIT and nonJITmanufacturing firms. Examines these issues and finds that the reason forchoosing EDI and the benefits realized by JIT firms differ from those ofthe nonJIT firms. Suggests that JIT firms benefit more from EDI thannonJIT firms.
JustinTime Manufacturing and Materials Handling TrendsGiust, Louis
1993 International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
doi: 10.1108/EUM0000000000433
Discusses the misconceptions about justintime JIT manufacturingwhich have developed since its inception in the mid1960s and withrespect to its application to at least four different manufacturingstrategies scalebased, focused factories, varietydriven and, now,timebased. Outlines the core elements of the JIT concept and several ofthe primary misconceptions. Introduces a productiondistribution modelto illustrate JIT practices in the context of industrial dynamics. Ifthe essential paradigm of JIT and industrial dynamics is missed, thiswill lead many firms to erroneous application and conclusions aboutJITs effectiveness. JIT manufacturing in the EC has that potential.Provides a forecast of the probable effects and conditions within theCommon Market.