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3 October 2010updated 27 Sep 2015 2:12am

Commonwealth Games, a failure of “just-in-time“ planning

Delhi debacle is a warning to urban planners.

By Asher Ghertner

Through the 1980s and 1990s, businesses across the world experimented with a system of product assembly known as “just-in-time” production. By sourcing parts “just-in-time” for their final assembly, these companies were able to cut inventory costs, leading to leaner, more competitive industry.

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