JIT

(verb)

Just-in-Time; to perform an operation (usually compiling).

Related Terms

Examples of JIT in the following topics:

  • Total Quality Management Techniques

    • Six sigma, JIT, Pareto analysis, and the Five Whys technique are all approaches that can be used to improve overall quality.
    • The Just-in-Time (JIT) method is a production strategy for improving business return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs.
    • JIT focuses on continuous improvement to maximize an organization's return on investment, quality, and efficiency.
    • JIT programs often include a focus on Total Quality Control.
    • JIT must be organization-wide and consistent.

  • Operations-Management Tools

    • Toyota (and the concept of kaizen) is a fantastic example of Lean manufacturing and what is called just-in-time (JIT) inventory management.