just-in-time
Definition
A strategy for inventory management in which raw materials and components are delivered from the vendor or supplier immediately before they are needed in the manufacturing process.
Use just-in-time in a sentence
“ You need to make sure that you are able to get things just-in-time when you are filling an order for someone else. ”
“ In order to save on storage fees, my company orders supplies just-in-time from our distributors, so we can start processing them immediately. ”
“ The just-in-time inventory strategy of the warehouse in Mexico proved to be effective after it had been engaging in smooth operations for years. ”
