Just in Time (JIT) programs are a powerful way for companies to simplify their shipping and handling process and eliminate many of the warehousing pain points they must deal with. In this article, we'll take a closer look at JIT programs, their advantages, and how they can be put to work for your company.

What is a JIT Program?

With a JIT program, customers are able to order custom packaging solutions for their products which are then stored in a third-party packaging company's warehouses. Once an order comes in and you actually need to package it, you notify the third-party packaging company, who will immediately send you the number of packages you request. Best of all, these packages are only paid for upon delivery. For many companies, this service is an ideal solution for simplifying their packaging process.

Warehousing Pain Points JIT Programs Can Eliminate

By taking many of the hassles associated with packaging off the hands of the customer, a JIT program will eliminate these pain points associated with packaging and shipping products. These pain points include:

Not Enough Storage Space

Whether you are a small or larger business, not every company has the available facilities to warehouse all of their products or materials. With a JIT program, goods are only received as needed allowing companies to eliminate storehouse needs and reduce costs. By eradicating the need to store a large inventory of packing supplies, a JIT program is the perfect solution for businesses that are suffering from a lack of storage space.

Delays in Shipping

If a business does not have enough packaging available to for fulfillment, it can lead to some significant delays in when that order is shipped. Ordering new packaging takes time if a business is caught off guard by an unexpectedly large order or several individual orders. However, with a JIT program, businesses never have to worry about running out of packaging again.

Over-purchasing

It's difficult sometimes to estimate how much packaging you are going to need for a given time. While under-purchasing can lead to delays in shipping, over-purchasing can drive up your costs. In the same way a JIT packaging solution eliminates the concern of purchasing too little packaging, it eliminates the concern of purchasing too much packaging as well. Instead, you receive just the amount of packaging that you need every time.

Bottom Line of JIT Programs

For businesses whose orders fluctuate or have a limited amount of storage space, Victory Packaging offers a JIT program as the optimum solution for eliminating their packaging pain points. If you would like to learn more about the JIT program that we offer at Victory Packaging and start putting its many advantages to work for your business, feel free to contact us today.