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New Japan Production Model, An Advanced Production Management Principle - Key To Strategic Implementation Of New JIT

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Amasaka, Kakuro·2011·International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER)

Abstract

An advanced production management principle, the New Japan Production Model to further advance TPS (Toyota Production System) called the Advanced TPS is proposed, which involves the systematization of Japanese production management methodology for strategic production. The New Japan Production Model, a new management technology principle... was developed through establishing a Global Production Technology and Management Model based on New JIT utilizing three core technologies (TMS, TDS, and TPS)... Effectiveness of the proposed New Japan Production Model was verified at Toyota Motor Corporation.

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The paper proposes the New Japan Production Model, an Advanced TPS principle extending Toyota Production System through New JIT’s hardware components (TMS, TDS, TPS) and software component (Science TQM). It describes four supporting systems and reports Toyota-based verification, including a K plant engine block line reaching zero failures after two years from fiscal 2000.

Key findings

  • The New Japan Production Model combines Advanced TPS with four core technologies: TPS-QAS for intelligent quality control, V-MICS for highly reliable production, TPS-IWQM for work environment renovation, and V-IOS for developing intelligent operators.
  • Introducing Toyota’s Quality Control Information System reportedly improved machine capability (Cm) and process capability (Cp) across the overall vehicle production line, though no numeric values are given.
  • V-MICS, using databases and computer graphics for visual maintenance manuals, is described as effective in Japan and abroad, particularly when starting new overseas plants.
  • V-IOS at the K plant engine block line achieved zero failures after two years from fiscal 2000, establishing a new autonomous production line, with deployment to Japanese and overseas lines reported as satisfactory.

Methods

  • Conceptual and design-oriented paper: it proposes New JIT and the New Japan Production Model by drawing on prior studies and Toyota practices; no formal sample, control group, or statistical design is described.
  • The model is built from hardware systems TMS, TDS, and TPS plus software Science TQM, operationalized through TPS-QAS, V-MICS, TPS-IWQM, and V-IOS.
  • Verification is described at Toyota Motor Corporation through illustrative cases such as T-QCIS/T-ARIM, V-MICS, AWD6 P/J, and V-IOS; the analysis is descriptive and case-based.

Limitations

  • Stated limitations: Not stated in the paper.
  • Evident from the text: evidence is largely descriptive and case-based, with verification at Toyota and no independent sample, control group, or statistical testing reported.
  • Several components rely on previously published studies and author-led Toyota projects; quantitative outcome reporting is sparse, with the main numeric result being zero failures at the K plant after two years.

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Integrity signals

Registry

Crossref · 10.19030/iber.v6i7.3387

Cites

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Claims the paper makes

21 No basis given · 16 Sources not found · 12 Own interpretation · 2 No full text of the sources

  • Probably not a substantial claim. 27
  • It may state two separate claims as one. 10
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Japanese companies are endeavoring to survive in the competitive market by expanding their global production and achieving globally consistent levels of quality and production at optimum locations.

    “At present, Japanese companies are endeavoring to survive in the competitive market by expanding their global production and achieving globally consistent levels of quality and production at optimum locations.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Customers today select products that fit their lifestyles and sense of values, and question company reliability in terms of product reliability (quality and value for use).

    “Customers today select products that fit their lifestyles and sense of values, and question company reliability in terms of product reliability (quality and value for use).”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Japanese automotive industries are grappling with the global marketing, simultaneous new vehicle start-up globally and other major propositions under our policy of production where customers need the product and the quantity needed.

    “Japanese automotive industries are grappling with the global marketing, simultaneous new vehicle start-up globally and other major propositions under our policy of production where customers need the product and the quantity needed.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    In the recent Japanese automobile industry, young workers are decreasing and the work force is aging.

    “In recent Japanese automobile industry, young workers are decreasing and the work force is aging.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The final vehicle assembly process is a labor-intensive process highly dependent on young workers.

    “The final vehicle assembly process is a labor-intensive process highly dependent on young workers.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Manuals describing the operation procedure have so far been kept by each operator or shop station, and the know-how obtained through use is a personal asset.

    “Manuals describing the operation procedure have so far been kept by each operator or shop station, and the know-how obtained through use is a personal asset.”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    Many companies in Japan and abroad today are shifting to global production to realize uniform quality worldwide and production at optimum locations to survive fierce competition.

    “In the meantime, many companies in Japan and abroad today are shifting to”
  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The management technologies represented by the Toyota Production System have already developed into the internationally shared JIT system, and are no longer a monopoly of Toyota.

    “The management technologies represented by the Toyota Production System, which contributed to manufacturing industries worldwide in the latter half of the 20th century has already developed into the internationally shared JIT system, and is no longer a monopoly of Toyota.”
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Citations

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  1. [1]1. Amasaka, K (2000a). Partnering chains as the platform for quality management in Toyota. In Proc. 1st World Conf. Production and Operations Management, pp.1-13 (CD-ROM). Seville: Spain.
  2. [3]3. Amasaka, K (2001a). A Study of Flyer Advertising Affect When TMS-S at Toyota, In Proc. 12th Annual Conf. Production and Operations Management Society, pp.1-8 (CD-ROM). Orland: Florida.
  3. [4]4. Amasaka, K (2001b). Proposal of Marketing SQC to Revolutionize Dealers' Sales Activities, In Proc. 16th Int. Conf. Production Research, pp.1-9 (CD-ROM). Prague: Czech Public.
  4. [7]7. Amasaka, K (2003b). Development of New JIT, Key to the Excellence Design "LEXUS", In Proc. 14th Annual Conf. Production and Operations Management Society, pp.1-8 (CD-ROM). Savannah: Georgia.
  5. [8]8. Amasaka, K (ed.) (2003). Manufacturing Fundamentals: The Application of Intelligence Control Charts - Digital Engineering for Superior Quality Assurance, Japan Standards Association. (in Japanese)
  6. [11]11. Amasaka, K (2004c). Applying New JIT -A Management Technology Strategy Model at Toyota -Strategic QCD Studies with Affiliated and Non-affiliated Suppliers-, In Proc. 2nd World Conf. Production and Operations Management Society, pp.1-11 (CD-ROM). Cancun: Mexico.
  7. [12]12. Amasaka, K (2004d). (keynote lecture) The Past, Present, Future of Production Management, In Proc. 20th Annual Technical Conf. Japan Society for Production Management, pp.1-8. Nagoya Technical College, Aichi: Japan. (in Japanese)
  8. [14]14. Amasaka, K, (2005b), New Japan Production Method, An Innovative Production Management Principle: Strategic Implementation of New JIT, In Proc. 16 th Annual Conf. of the Production and Operations Management Society, pp.1-17. Michigan, Chicago IL. 1
  9. [15]15. Amasaka, K, (2006), Evolution of TPS Fundamentals utilizing New JIT Strategy: Toyota's Simultaneous Realization of QCD Fulfillment Models, In Proc. International Manufacturing Leaders Forum, pp. 1-6. Taipei, Taiwan.
  10. [19]19. Amasaka, K and Sakai, H (2002). A Study on TPS-QAS When Utilizing Inline-Online SQC -Key to New JIT at Toyota-", In Proc. 13th Annual Conf. Production and Operations Management Society, pp.1-8 (CD- ROM). San Francisco: California.
  11. [20]20. Amasaka, K. et al.(2004). Toward the Establishment of the Quality Management Technology of the Client Extreme Priority, In Proc. 74th Annual Technical Conf. Japanese Society for Quality Control, pp.141-144. (in Japanese)
  12. [24]24. Sakai, H. and Amasaka, K (2002). Construction of "V-IOS" for promoting Intelligence Operator, In Proc. 18th Annual Technical Conf. Japan Society for Production Management, pp.173-176. Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science, Nagasaki: Japan. (in Japanese)
  13. [25]25. Sakai, H and Amasaka, K (2004a). Proposal and Demonstration of V-MICS-EM by Digital Engineering, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management. (decided to be published, 2005)
  14. [26]26. Sakai, H and Amasaka, K (2004b). K, Proposal and Implementation of Human Intelligence-Production Operating System HI-POS, Proc. 2nd World Conf. Production and Operations Management, pp.1-26 (CD- ROM). Cancun: Mexico.
  15. [29]29. Sakai, H and Amasaka, K (2005c). Establishment of Process Layout CAE System TPS-LAS -Advanced TPS, Key to Successful Strategy at Toyota-, Proc. Int. Workshop on The Grammar of Technology Development, pp.112-118. Univ. of Tsukuba, Tokyo: Japan.
  16. [30]30. Sakai, H and Amasaka, K (2005d). A Study of Intelligence-Diagnosis Method "HID" for Global Production Strategy: Development of "Advanced TPS" utilizing New JI at Toyota, Proc. 16th Annual Conf. Production and Operations Management, pp.1-32 (CD-ROM). Chicago: Illinois.

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Metadata

Authors
Amasaka, K.
Affiliations
Aoyama Gakuin University (JP)
Corresponding author
Amasaka, Kakuro
Venue
International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER)
Published
2011-02-16
Volume
6
Issue
7
ISSN
  • 1535-0754 (ISSN-L)
  • 2157-9393
OpenAlex
W2178622233
Cited by
32
References
17
Citations by year
2024: 7 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2017: 1 · 2014: 2
FWCI
3.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER) (publishedVersion)
Funders
Toyota Motor Corporation
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Quality and Supply Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Management and Optimization Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering › Digital Transformation in Industry
Keywords
Toyota Production System, total productive maintenance, total quality management, production cycle reduction

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