just-in-time
UKUS
释义
adj.
Produced or delivered exactly when needed, without excess stock
准时制的；及时生产/交付的
n.
A production/inventory system based on supplying items only as needed
准时制（生产/库存管理方式）
词根拆分
原生英语justroot
+
inconnector
+
timeroot
=just-in-time
这里的 just 是副词"恰好"（与 justus"正当/恰当"同源）：物料正好在需要时到达，不早不晚。
常用搭配
- 1.just-in-time system准时制系统
- 2.just-in-time delivery准时送达
- 3.just-in-time manufacturing准时制生产
例句
- 1.
Toyota pioneered just-in-time manufacturing to cut inventory costs.
丰田率先采用准时制生产以削减库存成本。
- 2.
Just-in-time delivery keeps almost no stock in the warehouse.
准时制交付让仓库里几乎不留存货。