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What does just-in-time mean?

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Adjective
  1. Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance.
    1. (operations) Of a manufacturing system in which components are delivered at the precise time required, thus minimizing inventory carrying costs.
    2. (computing) Performing compilation of code on the client machine immediately before execution.
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But you know, some of those automobile plants shut down because the just-in-time delivery of the parts was not possible.
Ford, the father of modern manufacturing, also pioneered modern business techniques such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time fulfillment.
For years, just-in-time delivery has been the preferred method for meeting those goals.
At the beginning of the lean revolution, the logistics systems weren't really capable of just-in-time delivery.
His task is to deliver a just-in-time store, steering a crew of about 20 unpackers, stockers, sweepers and fix-it people.
We buy from the mills and depot aluminum on our floor for just-in-time delivery to customers.

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