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Jetty
A mole or breakwater, running out into the sea to protect harbour or coast. It is sometimes used as a landing-pier.

Jib

1. Projecting arm of a crane.
2. Attachment connected to the top of a crane boom.

Job
That work which is undertaken to meet a customer or production order and, for production control purposes, has a unique identification.

Joint Charge
A charge which applies to the carriage over the lines of two or more carriers and which is published as a single amount (aircargo).

Joint Rate
A rate which applies for carriage over the lines of two or more carriers and which is published as single amount (aircargo).

Joint Venture
A joint activity of two or more companies, usually performed under a common name.

Jurisprudence
Juridical decisions used for explanation and meaning of law. Just In Time
Abbreviation: JIT
The movement of material/goods at the necessary place at the necessary time.
The implication is that each operation is closely synchronized with the subsequent ones to make that possible.
A method of inventory control that brings stock into the production process, warehouse or to the customer just in time to be used, thus reducing stock piling.