1. Explain the core beliefs of the JIT philosophy ? Describe the meaning of waste in JIT? Explain the differences between "push" and "pull" systems ? Explain the key elements of JIT manufacturing
2. Explain the elements of TQM and their role in JIT ? Describe the role of people in JIT and why respect for people is so important ?
3. Describe the decisions that operations managers make? Describe the differences between service and manufacturing operations? Identify major historical developments in OM.