JIT
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003130
An abbreviation for Just-In-Time, a manufacturing and inventory management strategy that aims to reduce waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process. This approach minimizes inventory holding costs and improves efficiency by synchronizing production with demand. JIT systems rely on precise forecasting and strong supplier relationships.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003130 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: JIT; Spanish: JIT; French: JIT |
Record as JSON
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