Shipment of parts and materials to arrive at factories moments before they are needed

• A. Just-in-Case Delivery
• B. Just-in-Time Delivery
• C. Forecast-Driven Delivery
• D. Bulk Stock Delivery

Answer: (B)

Deliveries that come exactly when production needs them minimize on-hand inventory and carrying costs, which is the essence of a lean, pull-based system. This approach, Just-in-Time delivery, aims to have parts arrive moments before they are required, reducing the need to store large quantities and allowing smoother, more efficient production flow. It relies on tight scheduling, reliable suppliers, and quick setup times to avoid production stoppages.

Other approaches would keep more inventory on hand or plan for stock in advance, which contradicts arriving at the last moment. Just-in-Case would maintain extra safety stock to guard against delays, forecast-driven delivery stocks according to projected demand, and bulk stock delivery ships large quantities upfront. These choices increase storage costs and inventory levels rather than minimize them.