The Integration of Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Operations.

This paper focuses on the concepts of Just-in-time, Toyota Production System (TPS), and Lean Operations, which are introduced and dealt with in depth. The following key elements must be understood as Kaynak (2002) suggested, the origins of JIT in Japan and how it became a method of decreasing inventory levels, JIT has evolved into an extensive management philosophy. The main aim of JIT is to generate a feasible competitive advantage by focusing on conveying superior performance of goods and services in terms of quality, service, and cost. The aim of the JIT philosophy is constantly eliminating waste, production efficiency, and quality of a product. The advantages of JIT when effectively executed and limitations of JIT in the supply chain. The purpose of the Toyota Production System which is to eradicate through development activities of different kinds of waste lying concealed within an organization, Ohno (2013). Toyota can make profits during a recession phase by lowering costs through a production system that removes excessive stock and workforce, Liker (2014). This literature examines the main objective of this production system and how it creates products, moreover in areas where Japanese transformation can be seen, Fullerton & McWatters (2004). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]