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Supply Chains Worldwide Shifting Toward ‘Just-In-Case’ Model: SAP

By Naveen Athrappully

 Global supply chains are changing their inventory models, shifting from “just-in-time” (JIT) to “just-in-case” (JIC) models amid supply disruptions and uncertainties, according to SAP UK.

Almost every organization in the UK admits that their supply chain needs improvement, with more than half admitting to needing a significant improvement to the supply chains, says a June 8 SAP press release.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, 66 percent of UK businesses have experienced delays in the production and delivery of goods and services. While 64 percent experienced loss of revenue, 58 percent witnessed a loss of customers. Under these circumstances, 84 percent of businesses are now planning to move from a JIT model to a JIC supply chain.

Under the JIT model, businesses only receive inventories when it is needed for production. In contrast, JIC stocks up inventories much ahead of time…

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