Many JIT factories contain fail-safe mechanisms such as providing all workers with a box in which to put the component parts of the items they are assembling -- if a part is left in the box, the worker knows that he or she has forgotten to include it.

High standards of quality lessen the need to 'do things over' which can also slow down the production line. To ensure that high standards are maintained, a low inventory means that there are few excess parts. This demand for accuracy keeps costs downs, and the pressure high upon workers not to 'slack off.' Moving needed components to workstations is coordinated in a careful and systematic process. Often there are workers on the floor whose sole responsibility is to ensure that the production floor moves smoothly. This responsiveness is echoed in the organization's JIT responsiveness to consumer demand. Responsiveness to the market means...
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