Just-In-Time (JIT) Steel Delivery
Cut WIP, free up floor space, and keep production moving. Shaw Steel aligns coil and sheet deliveries with your schedule so the right steel arrives when you need it—daily, weekly, monthly, or by release.
Program Highlights
JIT delivery programs help coordinate material flow around your operation instead of forcing your operation to work around steel timing.
Why JIT with Shaw Steel
- Lower on-hand inventory and carrying costs
- Smoother production with release-based deliveries
- Material staged by job, line, or part family
- ISO 9001 quality and MTR traceability support
Delivery Options
- Daily, weekly, monthly, or scheduled routes
- Releases aligned with production shifts
- Kanban or call-off replenishment
- Expedite support for urgent needs
What We Deliver
- Coil, slit coil, sheets, and configured blanks
- CR, HR / HRPO, GI, GA, and EG
- Custom packaging and ID tags by work order
- Tension-leveled and exposed-inspection options
How JIT Works
Each JIT program is built around your actual demand pattern, material needs, and delivery timing.
1) Define Demand
Share prints, part families, target gauges and coatings, and a rolling 8–12 week forecast where available.
2) Build the Plan
We set min/max levels, release cadence, staging logic, and communication flow around your program.
3) Execute and Deliver
Loads are released by schedule, work order, or replenishment trigger and delivered to match your dock timing.
4) Review and Optimize
Usage, OTIF, quality, and inventory balance can be reviewed regularly so the program stays aligned to real demand.
Typical Service Levels and Inputs
Typical Service Levels
| Metric | Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On-Time In-Full (OTIF) | ? 98% | By line time / dock appointment |
| Lead Time | Same-day to 5 days | By material and processing |
| Forecast Horizon | 8–12 weeks | Rolling, revised monthly |
| Release Frequency | Daily / Weekly | Kanban or EDI-based |
What We’ll Need From You
- Approved specs including gauge, width, coating, and finish
- Forecast and min/max levels by part or family
- Dock times, packaging rules, and labeling preferences
- Preferred communication flow such as email, portal, or EDI
JIT FAQs
Can you integrate with our ERP or EDI?
Yes. JIT releases can often be managed through EDI, portal exports, scheduled spreadsheets, or other agreed communication methods.
How do you handle demand spikes?
Programs can include agreed buffer stock, forecast reviews, and expedite options so the structure can respond more effectively to changing usage.
Do you support multiple plants?
Yes. Multi-site programs can be structured with separate dock times, locations, min/max levels, and release logic by facility.
What materials are JIT-eligible?
Most flat-rolled products Shaw Steel supplies can fit into a JIT structure depending on material type, processing route, and program needs.
Let’s Set Up Your JIT Program
Send your part list or spec, rolling forecast, and preferred release cadence, and Shaw Steel can help build a delivery plan that keeps your lines running and your inventory lean.