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  CYCLE TIME -                Cycle time is the total time from the beginning to the end of your process or actual time required for a worker to complete one cycle of his process or cycle time is the time from when the operation begins to the point of time at which the operation ends. LEAD TIME -  "Lead time clock start when the request is made and ends at delivery." Example - A customer Request their production on November 6, the company receives the order instantly and delivers the product  on November  10.He actually starts working on the product only from the 8.Therefore , the lead time here is 4 days while cycle time is 2 days. Note- Lead time can never be less than cycle time for optimal operation at best lead time = Cycle time Takt time - Takt is German word which means pulse take time is the rate at which a finished product needs to be completed in order to meet customer demand.  Takt time is the maximum amount of time in which a product needs to be produced in

 What is the objective? To achieve zero inventory in APTICS dictionary. JIT is defined as," A philosophy of manufacturing based on elimination of all waste and continuous improvement of productivity." APICS-         " American production of inventory control and society" JIT is also defined as an approach with objective of producing a right part in right time  at right place. JIT was developed by TOYOTA in 1950.(1950-1970). 1980 - GEC ( General electric company ) Country -USA OTHER NAMES OF JIT- Toyota production system Lean production Stockless production Elements of JIT- Stabilize and level the MPS with uniform plant loading (Heijunka). Reduce set up time(Ex- Nascar pit screw) Reduce lot size Preventive maintenance  Reduce lead time Flexible workplace-Respect for people Require supplier quality assurance and implement a zero defect quality program (JIDOKA) QAT - Quality at Source M.P.S. - Master Production System Advantage of JIT-  Less inventory Minimum was