Just in Time

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Definition

A manufacturing and inventory management strategy that aligns raw material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules, minimizing or eliminating wareholding costs. JIT makes manufacturers highly dependent on reliable, on-time delivery — any delay in the supply chain can halt production entirely (Production Line Down). When a JIT disruption occurs, time-critical logistics (OBC/NFO/Air Charter) becomes the emergency response to restore the supply chain before financial losses escalate.

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Production Line Down PLD

A manufacturing emergency where a production line has stopped due to a missing or failed component, causing immediate...

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Critical Spare Parts CSP

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Lead Time

The total elapsed time from placing an order to receiving the goods. In conventional logistics, lead time includes...

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