just-in-time
noun
often attributive
: a manufacturing strategy wherein parts are produced or delivered only as needed
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Inefficiencies due to poor forecasting will be tackled by layering in more responsive, just-in-time manufacturing with the typical mass-scale production, which could help mitigate overproduction—another major contributor of emissions.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Millrose will now be responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering finished lots to Lennar on a just-in-time basis, allowing Lennar to focus on its core competency i.e. home construction, while significantly reducing capital intensity and balance sheet risk.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Today, many workers at more conventional jobs face the havoc of just-in-time scheduling and inconsistent shifts; these employees seek out more flexible arrangements in spite of their downsides.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Its just-in-time fueling system allows it to be stored for up to 20 years.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Millrose will now be responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering finished lots to Lennar on a just-in-time basis, allowing Lennar to focus on its core competency i.e. home construction, while significantly reducing capital intensity and balance sheet risk.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Today, many workers at more conventional jobs face the havoc of just-in-time scheduling and inconsistent shifts; these employees seek out more flexible arrangements in spite of their downsides.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
Its just-in-time fueling system allows it to be stored for up to 20 years.
—New Atlas, 21 May 2025
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“Just-in-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just-in-time. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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