just-in-time
noun
often attributive
: a manufacturing strategy wherein parts are produced or delivered only as needed
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Automakers use just-in-time manufacturing, real-time tracking and advanced demand forecasting to optimize production, minimize waste and mitigate disruptions.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Manufacturers must transition from just-in-time to just-in-case inventories to prevent supply chain disruptions.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and just-in-time processes from our classic production systems are nowhere near being obsolete.
—Natan Linder, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Static multifactor authentication isn’t enough; combine it with adaptive authentication and just-in-time access to limit exposure windows.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Manufacturers must transition from just-in-time to just-in-case inventories to prevent supply chain disruptions.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and just-in-time processes from our classic production systems are nowhere near being obsolete.
—Natan Linder, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Static multifactor authentication isn’t enough; combine it with adaptive authentication and just-in-time access to limit exposure windows.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Just-in-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just-in-time. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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