The Impact Of Just In Time (Jit) On Organisational Efficiency, A Case Study Of, Uganda Baati Limited (Ubl)

ABSTRACT

The study sought to find out the impact of just in time on organisational

efficiency in Uganda Baati Limited and was driven by four objectives.

These objectives include, to find out the elements of just in time, the

elements of just in time, to know how the concept of just in time 1s

implemented, to determine how the concept of just in time 1s

implemented, and to know the challenges faced in the implementation of

just in time.

To achieve the objectives, the researcher sampled fifty (50) respondents

from Uganda Baati Limited. The researcher used the quantitative

research methods; three data collection tools that is, questionnaires,

interviews and observation. The data collected was presented in table

forms and analysed statistically.

The researcher was guided by four research questions. The first question

was to find oul what the elements of just in time were. This revealed that

certain elements must first come to place for just in time to begin

flowing, secondly, the question sought to find out how the philosophy of

just in time is implemented. After the considering the elements, it is

important that certain issues have to be considered in guiding how the

concept can be implemented.

Thirdly, the research question wanted to find out what benefits are

gained from the use of just in time in an organisation. The study found

out that more benefits are gained as compared to mass production and

other traditional methods of production. The last question was to find

out about the challenges faced when an organisation is implementing

just in time. Just like the human life is faced by numerous problems, so

is the concept of just in time. So many challenges are faced from

financial to support According to the objectives set out in this research, the researcher

observes that just. in time has a positive impact on organizational

efficiency as per the evidence showed by the findings of the study. This

is mainly due to its importance in reducing costs, reducing the cycle time

close supplier lies, and quick scheduling of activities, plus its impact on

the quality or output

The recomrn,:ndations to Uganda Baati Limited were; just in time; as a

managemr:nt technique according to the researcher's observation, is seen

to be doing excellently. It is therefore important that management and

the share holders provide the necessary support to steer the organisation to the greatest heights possible.