just-in-time

noun

ˈjəst-in-ˈtīm

often attributive

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

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Industries like automotive and pharmaceuticals that rely on a just-in-time inventory model need to be implementing and acting on contingency plans, Short said, not only in advance of a new strike but also for any further labor unrest on the horizon in 2025. —

Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024 These solutions enable just-in-time production, reducing the likelihood of waste and excess inventory while improving resource efficiency. —

Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 For example, implement just-in-time security prompts that appear when employees are about to perform potentially risky actions, such as downloading attachments or accessing sensitive data. —

Bret Fund, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Manufacturers should revisit inventory management practices, moving away from just-in-time to a more secure and diversified approach. —

Hélène Kyriakakis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for just-in-time