The Just-in-Time (JIT) model has delivered tremendous benefits for supply chains in terms of inventory, labor costs, quality response times, and space requirements.
But in times of crisis, is the JIT supply chain too lean? How do you keep the benefits of JIT while guarding effectively against risks?
Watch this webinar — Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case: How to Determine the Right Strategy for Your Supply Chain — to get the answers you need. The speakers include top thought leaders and analysts who discuss how supply chains can prepare for future crises — without resorting to traditional buffers like inventory.
Key Discussion Points:
- The pros and cons of Just-in-Time and Just-in-case — and how to balance the two
- Critical areas where procurement teams need to build resilience today
- What effective supply chain risk management looks like in 2021
Theme: Strategy and Planning
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