Java

A computer term for a general-purpose programming language created by Sun Microsystems, Java can be used to create Java applets. A Java program is downloaded from the web server and interpreted by a program running on the computer running the web browser.

Java Applet

A computer term for a short program written in Java that is attached to a web page and executed by the computer on which the web browser is installed.

JavaScript

A computer term for a cross-platform, World Wide Web scripting language developed by Netscape Communications, JavaScript code is inserted directly into an HTML page.

Jidoka

The concept of adding an element of human judgment to automated equipment is known as autonomation. By doing this, the equipment becomes capable of discriminating against unacceptable quality, making the automated process more reliable. Sakichi Toyoda pioneered this concept at the turn of the twentieth century when he invented automatic looms that would instantly stop when any thread broke. This innovation allowed one operator to oversee many machines without the risk of producing large amounts of defective cloth. Over time, the term autonomation has been expanded to include any means of stopping production to prevent scrap. For example, the andon cord allows assembly-plant workers to stop the line, even if this capability is not built into the production machine itself.

JIT

Just-in-Time

JIT II

Just-In-Time II

JIT/QC

Just-in-Time/Quality Control

Joint cost

A type of common cost where products are produced in fixed proportions, and the cost incurred to produce one product necessarily entails the production of another. The backhaul is an example.

Joint Depot Maintenance Activities Group (JDMAG)

A U.S. DoD group that provides advice and support to the JG-DM maintains a website (www.jdmag.wpafb.af.mil) that shows the Depot Maintenance Source of Repair decisions.

Joint Group on Depot Maintenance (JG-DM)

The U.S. DoD flag-level officers and civilians from each service are responsible for depot maintenance. This group is responsible for reviewing the depot maintenance function to achieve effective and affordable support for the nation's weapon systems.

Joint rate

A rate over a route that involves two or more carriers to transport the shipment.

Joint Supplier Agreement (JSA)

Indicative of Stage 3 sourcing practices, the JSA includes terms and conditions, objectives, process flows, performance targets, flexibility, balancing, and incentives.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

JSA

Joint Supplier Agreement

Just-in-Time II (JIT II)

Vendor-managed operations take place within a customer's facility. JIT II was popularized by the Bose Corporation. The supplier representatives, called 'inplants', place orders to their own companies, relieving the customer's buyers from this task. Many also become involved at a deeper level, such as participating in new product development projects and manufacturing planning (concurrent planning).

Just-in-time (JIT)

This supply chain concept promotes the receipt of inventory just before it is needed, rather than keeping inventory in storage for longer periods of time. This approach can significantly reduce storage costs, particularly for products known to have a brief shelf life, but it also requires careful planning to accurately forecast demand.

Just-in-Time (JIT)

An inventory control system controls the material flow into assembly and manufacturing plants by coordinating demand and supply to the point where desired materials arrive just in time for use. It is an inventory reduction strategy that feeds production lines with products delivered 'just in time'. Developed by the auto industry, it refers to shipping goods in smaller, more frequent lots.