Explanation:

The five main features of JIT production system:

1. Organize production in manufacturing cells, a grouping of all the different types of equipment used to make a given product. Materials move from one machine to another where various operations are performed in sequence. Material – handling cost are reduced.
2. Hire and retain workers who are multi-skilled so that they are capable of performing a variety of operations, including repairs and maintenance tasks. Thus, labour idle time gets reduced.
3. Apply TQM to eliminate defects. As, there are tight link stages in the production line, and minimum inventories at each stage, defect arising in one stage can hamper the other stages. JIT creates urgency for eliminating defects as quickly as possible.
4. Place emphasis on reducing set-up time which makes production in smaller batches economical and reducing inventory levels. Thus, company can respond to customer demand faster.
5. Carefully selected suppliers capable of delivering high quality materials in a timely manner directly at the shop – floor, reducing the material receipt time.