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Just-in-Time

What is J-IT?

Just-in-Time is an inventory management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules.

J-IT stands for Just-in-Time. Just-in-Time is an inventory management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules.

The term matters when teams need a shared definition across planning, finance reviews, sales reporting, and weekly execution conversations. Without a common definition, the same metric can drift in meaning across functions.

Inside OKRindo, J-IT is most useful when it is tied to a decision. Use it to review progress, surface risk early, and choose the next action with clearer context.
Quick definition
Just-in-Time is an inventory management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules.
How teams use it
Add J-IT to the weekly review rhythm so everyone interprets the term the same way before changing targets, forecasts, or priorities.

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