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What Print-on-Demand Teaches Us About JIT Logistics

When you order a book on Amazon, it might be printed that morning just for you. That's just-in-time logistics in action — the same philosophy Toyota pioneered in the 1950s. This episode explores what JIT actually means, why it's really a quality management system disguised as an inventory strategy, and how print-on-demand reveals the same trade-offs Toyota faced. We break down the breakeven math on POD versus offset printing, the hidden costs of inventory, and why even Toyota now holds strategic buffers for critical components. Whether you're running a supply chain or just wondering why your…

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