How does a Volcano in Iceland affect LCD modules in Arizona?

http://www.sixsigmatraining.org/news-blog/volcano-throwing-off-just-in-time.html.

We have not had a volcano in Arizona for some time. At least, not one I remember. The ash from the volcano in Iceland has caused delays in shipments for companies that keep a very strict JIT (just-in-time).

We have always had a policy to make every effort to hold stock of our customer’s inventory before they need them.

1. We ship all our character LCD modules, static segment displays, and graphic LCD’s (displays) by air (UPS), not boat. That means they will be arrive weeks before the boat arrives.
2. We order the LCD display moduless to arrive a few weeks before a customer’s MRP requests delivery.

JIT (just in time) is a way to save cost, but we think that it is more important to have inventory for our customers before they need it. Maybe we should start a new industry key word such as JBD (Just Before it is Due)?

We strive to have what you need before you need it and at a cost to help you maintain your profits.

Tags: Displays, JIT, just-in-time, lcd, liquid crystal displays, MRP, volcano

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