Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose of JIT and JIC inventory strategies.
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of JIT and JIC.
• Analyse which approach best suits different supply‑chain scenarios.
• Evaluate how supplier reliability and demand variability influence the choice of strategy.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout with JIT/JIC comparison table
• Case‑study worksheets
• Sticky notes for group activity
• Laptop with spreadsheet demo

Begin with a quick poll: “Would you rather never run out of stock or keep your warehouse empty?” Connect this to students’ experiences of grocery shopping and previous lessons on inventory costs. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to articulate the purpose of JIT and JIC and justify the choice of strategy for a given business.

1. Do‑now (5 min): Students list pros and cons of large stock vs minimal stock on sticky notes.
2. Mini‑lecture (10 min): Define JIT and JIC, outline their purposes with slides.
3. Comparative analysis (12 min): Show the comparison table; pairs complete a Venn diagram of JIT vs JIC features.
4. Case‑study activity (15 min): Groups evaluate a short business scenario and decide which strategy to adopt, using key considerations.
5. Whole‑class debrief (8 min): Groups present decisions; teacher clarifies misconceptions.
6. Quick check (5 min): Exit ticket – one sentence stating when a business would choose JIT over JIC.

Recap that JIT aims to minimise costs while JIC provides a safety net, and the optimal choice depends on supplier reliability and demand predictability. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding. For homework, assign a brief report analysing which strategy a local retailer should adopt and why.