The success of gummi bears has spawned the production of many other gummy candies that look like animals and other objects: rings, worms, frogs, snakes, hamburgers, cherries, sharks, penguins, hippos, lobsters, octopuses, apples, peaches, oranges, and even AmpelmÃ¤nnchen, Smurfs, and spiders.
The business terms push and pull originated in logistic and supply chain management, but are also widely used in marketing. Wal-Mart is an example of a company that uses the push vs. pull strategy. A pushâpull system in business describes the movement of a product or information between two subjects.
JIT is often referred to as a pull system, whereas traditional inventory methods are often referred to as push systems or just-in-case management. The goal of JIT and kanban is to improve product quality by keeping only enough inventory on hand to meet immediate production needs. In order to effectively employ JIT, a company must accurately forecast demand.