word
just-in-time manufacturing
JUST-in-TYM man-yoo-FAK-chuh-ring
dʒʌst ɪn taɪm ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
justintimemanufacturing
Dictionary meaning
production strategy in which materials and components arrive at the assembly line exactly when needed rather than being held in large inventories; minimizes holding costs and waste but exposes the supply chain to disruption if deliveries are delayed
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