
"During 2001 we had discussions with our Production
colleagues who suggested a "Direct Line Feed"
way of working with this range of material because
it was a proven method with other low value items.
It had the advantage that Material Controllers did
not need to concern themselves with these items when
analysing MRP results and the material is always available
when production staff pick directly from the dedicated
area in the Stores. This can only work with suppliers
who have proven to be flexible and are able to adapt
to our fluctuating demands.
We
then invited a number of suppliers to tender for this
business and as a result JIT were awarded the business.
The system has now been running for 6 months and it
has proven to be very success, so much so that we
hope to expand this way of working to other suppliers
and material types.
I
would not hesitate in recommending JIT products or
services to other leading manufacturing companies.
Their flexibility and responsiveness and in general
their professionalism has made the whole project the
success that it is."
Senior
Buyer
Philips