# Just-in-Case Logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Procurement managers, supply chain planners, and manufacturers turn to Just-in-Case logistics when supply security outweighs inventory holding costs.

Procurement managers, supply chain planners, and manufacturers turn to Just-in-Case logistics when supply security outweighs inventory holding costs. The strategy calls for deliberately elevated safety stocks and buffer capacities, ensuring operations continue when disruptions hit – whether transport failures, demand spikes, or customs delays. Higher carrying costs are accepted as the price of resilience. Where Just-in-Time minimises stock, Just-in-Case treats reserve inventory as insurance. The approach is most common for critical raw materials, long-distance sourcing, and industries where a production halt carries severe financial consequences.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/j/just-in-case-inventory.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/j/just-in-case-inventory.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Just-in-Case Logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 85 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/j/just-in-case-inventory.asp |

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