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Goods thrown or lost. |
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Jettison |
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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 |
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Jetty |
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A mole or breakwater, running out into the sea to protect harbours or coasts. It is sometimes used as a landing-pier. |
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Jib |
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1. Projecting arm of a crane. |
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2. Attachment connected to the top of a crane boom. |
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Job |
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That work which is undertaken to meet a customer or production order and, for production control purposes, has a unique identification. |
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Joint Venture |
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A joint activity of two or more companies usually performed under a common name. |
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Journey |
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A voyage from one place, port or country to another one, in case of a round trip, to the same one. |
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Jurisprudence |
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Juridical decisions used for explanation and meaning of law. |
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Just In Time |
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Abbreviation: JIT |
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The movement of material/goods at the necessary place at the necessary time. |
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The implication is that each operation is closely synchronised with the subsequent ones to make that possible. |
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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. |
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