RATIONALIZATION OF PRODUCTION FROM THE JAPANESE ANGLE

Abstract

Business processes are based on the rational choice of resources within time, technologies and business opportunities. The basis of any production activity is to create and sale a product, which is based on analysis of market conditions, the need and space for expansion, competitive position, and prospects for development, rational and quality management processes. Manufacturing activities have a great importance for future business growth and development. In the global production philosophy, three different approaches are determined: Japanese, European and American. The emergence of these approaches is determined by the market positions of representative giants in every region of them, as well as the commercial bids for the perception of performance, quality and culture in the process of work, and a general of life. The importance of Japanese manufacturing philosophy is huge, because it is based on clear criteria, in which processes are linked, without delay; warehouse inventories are not a burden, to streamline processes, continuous improvement and development in all sectors. In this paper will analyzes the principle of Japanese manufacturing philosophy systematized by Shigeo Shingo, which is compared with the American and European manufacturing philosophy.