The Complete Guide to Just-in-Time Delivery

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Today's consumer expects store shelves to stay stocked, online orders to arrive quickly, and seasonal products to appear exactly when they're needed: not too early and certainly not after demand has passed. That's where just-in-time (JIT) delivery comes in.

For decades, manufacturers and distributors have relied on just-in-time principles to minimize inventory while keeping products moving efficiently through the supply chain.

 

 

What you'll learn in this guide:

  • What just-in-time delivery is
  • How just-in-time works within CPG supply chains
  • The advantages and risks of the model
  • Which brands benefit most from just-in-time
  • How a transportation partner plays a critical role in making just-in-time successful