# Just-in-Time Transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A car parts supplier delivers components not to a warehouse but straight to the assembly line, timed to the minute of need.

A car parts supplier delivers components not to a warehouse but straight to the assembly line, timed to the minute of need. Just-in-Time Transport is the practice of scheduling shipments so that goods arrive exactly when and where they are required, eliminating the need for buffer stock at the destination. The transport chain itself absorbs the inventory function. Originating in lean manufacturing, the concept is most prevalent in automotive, electronics, and food production. It demands precise departure windows, dependable carriers, real-time track-and-trace visibility, and close coordination across the full supply chain. Any disruption—road congestion, vehicle breakdown, customs hold—hits production directly, making contingency planning and backup capacity essential, not optional.

**Source:** [https://www.britannica.com/topic/just-in-time-manufacturing](https://www.britannica.com/topic/just-in-time-manufacturing)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Just-in-Time Transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 109 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.britannica.com/topic/just-in-time-manufacturing |

---

*Logistics Glossary — Freight Academy: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/just-in-time-transport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/just-in-time-transport)*

*Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/just-in-time-transport](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/just-in-time-transport)*

*JSON summary: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/just-in-time-transport/llm-summary?lang=en](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/v1/glossary/just-in-time-transport/llm-summary?lang=en)*