“When You Absolutely, Positively, Gotta Have It!” Maybe some of you remember this tagline from a well-known shipping company years ago… Well, at least I do, so that probably makes me an Old Dog. Anyway, this rings just as true today as it did back then and we hear it every day at JIT Companies…. Read more »
Flat Cut Metal Letters and Logos for Signage – FAST!
Custom Rubber Cutting with Waterjet instead of Die Cutters
Clients that come to us with their problems love our solutions. Today’s post is related to the custom cutting of rubber. Rubber is a very durable product that comes in differing densities, also referred to as Durometers. From soft spongy foam to rock hard rubber, these materials can be a challenge to cut, especially when… Read more »
Shocked by Lead Times? JIT has the Workaround
I continue to be amazed at some of the lead times companies are giving on materials and services. Recently I was provided a lead time of 12-16 weeks for outside processing which I know our client would not accept. When situations like this are presented, it’s not long before a person is pulling their hair… Read more »
Bladesmiths: Get the “EDGE” on your Knife Making Competition
Lately, I’ve been binge-watching certain television shows and two of my favorites are going to be cooking shows (And yes, my waistline shows it) and the latest one is “Forged in Fire”. If you haven’t seen it, contestants are given the challenge to fabricate a finished knife blade in a limited time frame using unconventional… Read more »