Abstract
This research work investigates the use of Just in time (JIT) as a TQM tool for
the aluminium foundary industry. It explores the adaptation of the
manufacturing approach to metal foundry, where raw materials are imported
in a highly unstable economy. JIT is applied to improve cost effectiveness of
operations, quality and to achieve world class benchmarks on all facets of the
engineering entity as competitiveness in product delivery is getting to be
mandatory for business survival.