// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Just-In-Sequence
A highly precise delivery method where components are delivered to the assembly line not just at the right time, but also in the exact order they will be used.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Just-In-Sequence (JIS) is an advanced logistics and supply chain strategy where components are delivered to the production line in the precise order and sequence required for immediate assembly, minimizing inventory, optimizing space, and supporting highly customized products.
BACKGROUND
Lean manufacturing is a management system built on three principles: produce only what is needed, when it is needed; correct abnormalities as soon as they occur; and empower workers to improve the process themselves.
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- Sequential delivery
- in-sequence delivery
- JIT sequencing
- synchronized supply
USAGE NOTE
JIS is common in automotive manufacturing for highly customized vehicles, requiring tight coordination with suppliers.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Just-In-Sequence.
Develops enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, including the SAP S/4HANA and Digital Manufacturing Cloud platforms, which feature specific modules for managing Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) supply to production lines, particularly in the automotive industry.
Provides a suite of industrial software, including the Opcenter Execution (MES) platform. This technology helps manufacturers synchronize production operations, enforce the correct sequence of assembly, and orchestrate the delivery of components just-in-sequence.
Offers the DELMIA Quintiq platform for supply chain planning and optimization. This software uses advanced algorithms to solve complex planning puzzles, enabling manufacturers to schedule the precise, sequenced delivery of parts required for JIS production.
Provides a cloud-based Smart Manufacturing Platform, including MES and ERP functionalities, with a strong focus on the automotive sector. The platform directly supports In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS), a core component of JIS, by managing parts calls and supplier communication in real-time.
Develops industry-specific cloud software suites. Its Infor CloudSuite Automotive solution includes features for release management and sequenced shipping schedules, enabling automotive OEMs and suppliers to manage the complex logistics of a JIS environment.
Offers industrial software solutions, including the Proficy MES (Manufacturing Execution System). This platform provides the real-time visibility and production control necessary to manage complex assembly processes and ensure materials are consumed in the correct sequence.
A provider of a cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) designed for complex manufacturing. The platform enables real-time factory floor visibility and control, which is essential for coordinating the arrival and consumption of materials according to a Just-In-Sequence schedule.
An ERP software provider whose Epicor Kinetic platform includes advanced MES capabilities. It helps manufacturers manage complex production workflows, track parts from warehouse to assembly line, and ensure components are available in the right sequence for final assembly.