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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Just-in-Time (JIT)

Producing what is needed, when it is needed, in the amount needed.

Definition

JIT minimizes inventory and relies on pull signals (kanban cards) and reliable suppliers. It is a pillar of the Toyota Production System.

Example

Stories are refined just in time for the next Sprint, not months ahead.

Exam tip

JIT reduces inventory waste but increases dependence on reliable flow.

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