..., Bayes’ theorem and AIC the logical structure of information, the author thinks we have the same structure in relation to the Japanese production and distribution system. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Distribution Japan Logistics Production management Turnarounds The author has studied...

...Leigh Pomlett Examines Japanese kaizen thinking on continuous improvement techniques in the manufacturing and logistics industry. Summarizes findings from a study group visit to Japan. Highlights reasons why UK industry should examine these techniques. © Company 1994 Japan...

... Just‐in‐time Managers Manufacturing Production management Productivity Japan JIT: SOME LESSONS FOR IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY 43 A ttention on goals such as cost minimization and profit maximization is one of the reasons for the decline in productivity that many Western manufacturers have...