Glossary
J2B
J2B Radio transmission designator>br>Telegraphy (automatic reception of), single-sideband (suppressed carrier) with a single channel containing quantized or digital information with the use of a modulating sub-carrier. (ALRS)
J2DEN
J2DEN Radio transmission designatorSingle-sideband suppressed carrier with a single channel containing quantized or digital information with the use of a modulating sub-carrier. Data transmission with a multi-condition code in which each condition represents a signal element (of one or more bits) and no mutliplexing. (ALRS)
J3E
J3E Radio transmission designatorTelephony using amplitude modualtion; single-sideband, suppressed carrier. (ALRS)
Java Applet
A computer term for a short program written in Java that is attached to a web page and executed by the computer on which the Web browser is installed.
Java applets
A Java program is downloaded from the web server and interpreted by a program running on the computer running the Web browser.
Java Script
A computer term for a cross-platform, World Wide Web scripting language developed by Netscape Communications. JavaScript code is inserted directly into an HTML page.
JETRO
Japan External Trade Organization
Jidoka
The concept of adding an element of human judgment to automated equipment. In doing this, the equipment becomes capable of discriminating against unacceptable quality, and the automated process becomes more reliable.
JIP
Joint Industry Project
JIT
See Just in Time
JIT II
See Just In Time II
JIT-II
see Just-in-Time II
JIT/QC
Just-In-Time/Quality Control.
JMIE
Joint Maritime Information System
Job costing
A cost accounting system in which costs are assigned to specific jobs. This system can be used with either actual or standard costs in the manufacturing of distinguishable units or lots of production.
JOC
see Journal of Commerce
Joint Cost
A common cost in cases where a company produces products in fixed proportions and the cost the company incurs to produce one product entails producing another; the backhaul is an example.
Joint Photographic Expert Group
A computer term which is an abbreviation for the Joint Photographic Expert Group. A graphical file format used to display high-resolution color images on the World Wide Web. JPEG images apply a userspecified compression scheme that can significantly reduce the large file size usually associated with photo-realistic color images. A higher level of compression results in lower image quality, whereas a lower level of compression results in higher image quality.
Joint Rate
A rate over a route that requires two or more carriers to transport the shipment.
Joint Supplier Agreement
Indicative of Stage 3 Sourcing Practices, the JSA includes terms & conditions, objectives, process flows, performance targets, flexibility, balancing and incentives.
Joint Supplier Agreement (JSA)
Indicative of Stage 3 Sourcing Practices, the JSA includes terms and conditions, objective, process flows, performance targets, flexibility, balancing, and incentives.
Jones Act
Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, requiring that all shipments by water between ports in the United States (including Puerto Rico) be carried by U.S.-flag, be U.S.-built, and U.S.-crewed vessels.
Journal of Commerce
A trade publication. Trade transportation journal.
JPEG
see Joint Photographic Expert Group
JPN
Japan (Flag)
JSA
See Joint Supplier Agreement.
JU
Jack-Up (MODU)
Just In Time (JIT)
An inventory control system that controls material flow into assembly and manufacturing plants by coordinating demand and supply to the point where desired materials arrive just in time for use. An inventory reduction strategy that feeds production lines with products delivered just in time. Developed by the auto industry, it refers to shipping goods in smaller, more frequent lots.
Just in Time II (JIT II)
Vendor-managed operations taking place within a customer's facility. JIT II was popularized by the Bose Corporation. The supplier reps, called 'inplants,' place orders to their own companies, relieving the customer's buyers from this task. Many also become involved at a deeper level such as participating in new product development projects and manufacturing planning (concurrent planning) .
Just-in-Time
‘An inventory control system that controls material flow into assembly and manufacturing plants by coordinating demand and supply to the point where desired materials arrive just in time for use. An inventory reduction strategy that feeds production lines with products delivered ”just in time”. Developed by the auto industry, it refers to shipping goods in smaller, more frequent lots.’
Just-in-Time II
‘Vendor-managed operations taking place within a customer’s facility. JIT II was popularized by the Bose Corporation. The supplier reps, called ”inplants,” place orders to their own companies, relieving the customer’s buyers from this task. Many also become involved at a deeper level, such as participating in new product development projects, manufacturing planning .’
Just-in-Time Logistics (or Quick Response)
The process of minimizing the times required to source, handle, produce, transport, and deliver products in order to meet customer requirements.
JV
Joint Venture
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