just-in-time

just-in-time (not comparable)

1. Taking place at the time when it is needed, and not in advance.

   just-in-time learning

   1. (operations) Of a manufacturing system in which components are delivered at the precise time required, thus minimizing inventory carrying costs.
   2. (computing) Performing compilation of code on the client machine immediately before execution.

• JIT

• inventory management
• kanban
• red tag
• supply chain