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The Hidden Cost of Just-In-Time Inventory
For decades, the mantra was simple: keep inventory low, move fast. But the pandemic and subsequent supply chain shocks exposed the fragility of just-in-time manufacturing. Today, major industrial players are pivoting to a 'just-in-case' model, deliberately bloating stockpiles to buffer against volatility. We look at how this shift impacts working capital, warehouse real estate costs, and the strategic decision to hold more goods than strictly necessary for immediate production.
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