Hours of Stock

摘要

The key to a successful Just-in-Time (JIT) operation is time, yet traditional production scheduling systems are based on units. Hours of stock is a more logical approach to scheduling and inventory management because it measures inventory in hours or other increments of time rather than in units. It synchronizes the entire enterprise and optimally allocates production resources. Departments work in unison with a common focus on priorities, resulting in a leaner operation, reduced in-process inventory, and improved shipping performance. It's JIT scheduling at its best because it's based on time.