# Just-in-time delivery

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A car plant needs gearboxes at 2:00 p.m.

A car plant needs gearboxes at 2:00 p.m. – they arrive at 1:50 p.m., not the day before and not an hour late. That is the essence of just-in-time delivery: transport planning ensures goods reach the consignee at the precise moment they are needed. For freight forwarders and carriers, this means tight time windows, real-time shipment tracking, and seamless communication across shipper, carrier, and receiver. Inventory costs for the customer fall sharply; operational coordination across the entire transport chain rises accordingly.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_manufacturing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_manufacturing)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Just-in-time delivery |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 81 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_manufacturing |

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