That gives a new definition to just-in-time delivery.

Most companies are betting that they will, although many hedge their bets by adopting just-in-time delivery and other modern methods of keeping inventories low.

Having fewer suppliers makes it easier to move towards just-in-time delivery of components.

Such an agricultural factory could also negotiate bargain prices from suppliers and other concessions, like just-in-time delivery.

Some workers drive trucks equipped with computers and modems and make just-in-time deliveries.

Baxter's daily "just-in-time" deliveries to the hospital loading dock were only the first step.

All three provide just-in-time deliveries to the loading dock, but the hospital takes charge of internal distribution.

A booming economy combined with a shift to just-in-time deliveries has meant a boom for the truck business.

Similarly, retailers that require just-in-time delivery will help Mexico keep its factories.

"They run on just-in-time delivery, and there's no stuff laying around like I recall years ago up at Studebaker."