The Just In Time (JIT) option removes stock from a customer's premises, freeing up space for more producitve activities and guarantees availability of product at the time of need.
The customer provides MBW with a schedule of product based on the forecast demands of the business. MBW will hold the stock and deliver agreed amounts on a call off basis to meet schedule requirements. Although JIT is most suited to a consistent manufacturing operation the system allows for flexibility where delivered quanitities can be increased or decreased according to demand.
To implement this arrangement a contractual agreement is required and minimum quantity guarantees may be required on special items. However, the customer benefits include: