| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
|
Jettison The act of intentionally throwing cargo overboard e.g. with the objective of lightening a vessel, which has run aground, such for the common good of all interests: vessel, crew and remaining cargo. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Jetty A mole or breakwater, running out into the sea to protect harbours or coasts. It is sometimes used as a landing-pier. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Jib Projecting arm of a crane .Attachment connected to the top of a crane boom |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Job That work which is undertaken to meet a customer or production order and, for production control purposes, has a unique identification. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Joint Venture A joint activity of two or more companies usually performed under a common name. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Journey A voyage from one place, port or country to another one, in case of a round trip, to the same one. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Jurisprudence Juridical decisions used for explanation and meaning of law. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Just In Time Abbreviation: JIT The movement of material/goods at the necessary place at the necessary time. The implication is that each operation is closely synchronised with the subsequent ones to make that possible. A method of inventory control that brings stock into the production process, warehouse or to the customer just in time to be used, thus reducing stock piling. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top | |||||||||||||||||||||||||