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Ch 16 - Just-in-Time Systems 

1. Just-in-Time Systems         (p642)

   1. Def - Just-in-Time (JIT) - an overall philosophy of continuous and forced problem solving that drives out waste by using pull systems. (p642)
   2. *Def - Pull System - a production system that pulls a component to where it is needed just as it is needed. (As opposed to a push system that pushes components into downstream workstations regardless of need.)
   3. Impact of JIT on:
      1. Employees
         1. *Cross-trained  (p656)
         2. *Empowered to stop production
         3. *Fewer job classifications to ensure flexibility of employees
      2. Suppliers - develop partnerships that:
         1. *Reduce unnecessary activities - less incoming inspection (p645)
         2. *Reduce in-transit inventory
         3. *Improve supplier quality and reliability
      3. Production
         1. *Reduced setup times and costs  (Fig 16.6, p651)
         2. *Reduced production lot sizes  (p649)
         3. *Reduced space for work-in-process inventory  (p647)
         4. *Increased flexibility of layouts  (p647)
            
            
2. Ethics (Not explicitly in Heizer, but appropriate to include at end of Mgt 3325)
   1. Def: Ethics - the study of standards of conduct based on respect for others.
               (Boils down to: take the action that is best for the long term, not the short term.)
   2. Opinion of PJL: developing high ethical standards is facilitated by belief in God.
   3. For your own professional development, spend some serious time thinking about the existence of God.
      1. SJU Senior/Graduate Retreat - getting more focused about this time of transition
               Call Sr. Catherine Salani - 990-2516 or Bro. Mike Sheerin 674-0515 for info.
      2. Manhattan College Alumni Retreats
              Keys for Life: the Gifts of the Holy Spirit - www.patlyons.com/community/Retreat2003.htm  
              Resiliency in Our Life's Journey - www.patlyons.com/community/Retreat2002.htm  
              Humility in Our Life - www.patlyons.com/community/Retreat2001.htm 
              Balance in Your Life - www.patlyons.com/community/Retreat2000.htm 
   4. Do business professionals really believe in God?
      1. Dr. Schaefer's lecture, "Science and Christianity: Conflict or Coherence?".
         1. Scientists appear to have the same range of attitudes about religious matters as does the general public.
         2. A poll conducted by Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, found that 43% of Ph.D. scientists are in church on a typical Sunday. In the (general) American public, 44% are in church on a typical Sunday.
   5. Three important questions:
      1. Was Jesus Christ divine?
      2. Is there an after life? 
      3. Is there a God?
         Interesting book - The Five People You'll Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom.  A recent #1 New York Times bestseller.  Over 3 million copies in print. Website -  http://www.albomfivepeople.com/.  I read this book in one day.  The first time in my life that I've read a book in one day. 
   6. Opinion of PJL: even if the answer to all three of the above questions is no, it makes sense for me to be a Christian.
   7. Fractals - complex graphs created by relatively simple mathematical algorithms.  Click here for more info.  (For me, fractals are another proof of the existence of God.)
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