JustInTimeFreigaben

JustInTimeFreigaben describes an approval or release practice in which authorizations are granted at the latest feasible moment, provided that all required conditions are met. The aim is to minimize waiting times and bottlenecks while maintaining control over changes, releases, and compliance. The approach is used in IT, manufacturing, and procurement contexts to improve agility without sacrificing governance.

Typical applications include software release management, change management, supplier or document approvals, and production releases. In these settings, automated workflows are often triggered by evidence of readiness—such as successful tests, updated documentation, or compliance checks—and require designated owners to approve according to predefined thresholds.

A typical process involves submitting a release request, automatic verification of prerequisites, and notification of stakeholders. If all required approvals are obtained in time, the release is activated. If not, the process may wait for status updates or trigger escalation procedures to prevent unnecessary delays.

Benefits of JustInTimeFreigaben include reduced lead times, increased responsiveness, and a closer alignment between approvals and actual readiness. Risks and challenges include potential bottlenecks from bottlenecked approvals, insufficient validation if governance is overly automated, and the need for robust auditability to ensure traceability and compliance.

Implementation considerations include integration with ERP, ALM, or CI/CD pipelines; clear roles and responsibilities; defined thresholds for approvals; data quality and readiness checks; and strong governance, auditing, and exception management to balance speed with control. See also Just-In-Time principles, Freigabe, Release Management, and Change Management.