This document discusses Bose Corporation's approach to implementing Just-in-Time inventory system version II (JIT II) with their vendors. It addresses how to get vendors interested in the new approach, how to deal with issues of confidentiality if vendors agree, how long the JIT II relationship should last, and how to select suppliers and implement the approach. The key points are: getting vendors interested through explaining benefits, maintaining confidentiality over time, establishing perpetual relationships to enhance flexibility and profits, and selecting top suppliers based on criteria before choosing one representative to be on-site.
2. Vendors will be interested or not
First , the vendors will not be interested.
We need to make them aware about the new
approach of BOSE (JIT II) .
The benefits of JIT from both the perspectives
should be explained
Long term benefits of the approach is to be
highlighted
CBA should be done to make them interested in
this approach ( Placing one Rep instead of 3)
Confidentiality of information
3. If Vendors agreed, how to deal
with other issues
Treating Vendors
Initially a restricted access to be given
Confidential information about competitors will not be
shared and so as other sensitive information.
Access to necessary documents is ensured
Over a period of time , the restriction will be minimized
to reach the full potential of JIT II approach
Competitors
Competitors should be made sure that confidentiality of
critical information will be maintained
Number of suppliers will be drastically reduced in the
future
4. How long this approach should last
This should be a perpetual relationship
between the Manufacturer and the supplier
This enhances the relationship with the
supplier ,results in enhanced
Flexibility
Profits
Innovative capability
Better products to get competitive edge
in the market
5. How to go about JIT II approach
Maintaining Fair prices
There should be a constant check in the
market about the price.
Innovation from the supplier side should be
given due weightage
Flexibility and quality of the product should
be included while comparing the price.
Criteria for JIT II approach
Suppliers are selected based on the check list
containing all the necessary conditions .
Then, Top 3 suppliers are selected
6. How to go about JIT II approach (contd)
After due consideration about the product
quality and quantity they produce one
vendor is chosen
A representative from the vendor should be
seated in the manufacturing facility to
ensure JIT II approach is maintained.