just-in-time
noun
often attributive
: a manufacturing strategy wherein parts are produced or delivered only as needed
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Fashion brands in particular will benefit from focusing on their inventory management and adopting just-in-time delivery models to stay competitive and reduce waste.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
In addition to raising prices, this consolidation has allowed firms to shed manufacturing capacity with little consequence—including by switching to narrow, just-in-time supply chains that are highly vulnerable to disruption.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Seek those who understand direct-to-store deliveries, manage small-batch inventory effectively and execute just-in-time shipments with consistency.
—Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Through the use of just-in-time (JIT) production, predictive analytics and strong supplier relationships, automakers have fine-tuned their ability to deliver products efficiently.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
In addition to raising prices, this consolidation has allowed firms to shed manufacturing capacity with little consequence—including by switching to narrow, just-in-time supply chains that are highly vulnerable to disruption.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Seek those who understand direct-to-store deliveries, manage small-batch inventory effectively and execute just-in-time shipments with consistency.
—Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Through the use of just-in-time (JIT) production, predictive analytics and strong supplier relationships, automakers have fine-tuned their ability to deliver products efficiently.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Just-in-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just-in-time. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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