Topic > Production System at Toyota Manufacturing Company

Introduction In the production systems of Toyota Motor Company, suppliers receive instructions from Toyota Company. The system adopted by the Company is adopted internationally and is very popular due to the minimum stock levels adopted and complete justification. This process can also be called just-in-time process of total waste elimination. This process implies that the Company produces only what is required, availing just when it is required and in the right quantities in which the item is required. A good example would be that when the company needs a larger quantity of vehicle parts which may include around 10,000 parts, it is necessary to put in place a comprehensive production plan that includes the sourcing and purchasing of the parts. In order for the organization to eliminate waste, it is necessary to provide exactly what is needed at the right time when it is required and in the right quantities needed. Timeliness will also help alleviate irrational supplies and, therefore, result in improved production. Overview of the systems used The Toyota company adopts a unique production system that guarantees control. The design is called a Kanban system and plays an important role in ensuring efficient controls. The idea behind this system was borrowed from the systems used by supermarkets and, for this reason, it was called supermarket technique. These large organizations like those that buy in bulk have product control sheets that contain information about specific products such as the name of the items, the product code, the specific area where the products are stored. The origin of the name of the system comes from the fact that the Toyota company decided to use Kanban emblems to u...... middle of paper ......the process helps to detect the problem in its initial stages2 . The process helps the company achieve world-class status3. Human intelligence is transferred to machinery and this improves efficiency and good quality4. The products that the company creates have no imperfections5. This process leads to improvement in the productivity of the organization Objectives Achieved by Jidoka System The wide scope of this system ensures that Toyota achieves the following objectives1. Efficient use of human resources2. Manufacturing the highest quality products3. Shorter time periods are needed to provide quality products4. Reduction in machinery failure rates5. Improved customer satisfaction levels6. Increased superiority of final products7. The company incurs lower production costs