Case study: transitory JIT at Proton Cars, Malaysia
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
ISSN: 0960-0035
Article publication date: 1 March 1998
Abstract
The paper describes and analyses the introduction of just‐in‐time (JIT) production at Proton Cars, Malaysia. The paper examines the means of introducing JIT and the present scope of JIT within the company. The relevance of some existing models of JIT to the Malaysian experience is assessed. The apparently transitory nature of JIT at Proton is investigated and found to be developed as a strategic approach. The strategy is to create an indigenous base of suppliers capable of supplying world markets. The methodology involved literature review, observation of the operations at the Proton plant, interviews and discussions with Proton staff at all levels and interviews with suppliers. Secondary data were collected.
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Citation
Simpson, M., Sykes, G. and Abdullah, A. (1998), "Case study: transitory JIT at Proton Cars, Malaysia", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 121-142. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039810221685
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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