just-in-time

noun

ˈjəst-in-ˈtīm

often attributive

: a manufacturing strategy wherein parts are produced or delivered only as needed

Examples of just-in-time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Put In Reasonable Buffers The pendulum famously shifted during the pandemic from just-in-time to just-in-case. —

Hannah Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 The automotive industry relies heavily on just-in-time manufacturing, which minimizes inventory to reduce costs but leaves little room for flexibility when supply chains are disrupted. —

Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024 The National Retail Federation has said items on the vessels en route for October 1 arrival and after are restocking items for the holidays as well as just-in-time products like auto parts and pharmaceuticals. —

Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024 Construction companies often use just-in-time delivery methods, ensuring that materials arrive exactly when needed to avoid excess inventory or storage costs. —

Abdo Riani, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for just-in-time

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