U.S. Stroller
U.S. Stroller is a leader in the production and sales of bay strollers in the United
States. It started its business in 1934 with the introduction of the regular model that it still
makes. The company is known for its innovative designs and its good distribution
system. Altogether, 2000 different sites in the Unites States distribute the company’s
products. U.S. Stroller has been a market leader for over 50 years. The company makes
three types of strollers- Regular model, Deluxe model, Shopping center stroller- in a
typical batch production system. Recently, profits are down and competition is entering
the market that the company dominates. The company is experiencing a high inventory,
poor customer service, and high costs circumstances. Judy Hawkins, the president,
decides to do something the save the market share and margins by using Just-in-Time
approach or cell production approach. This report will discuss the pros and cons of both
