Barilla SpA Case Analysis Just In Time Distribution Systems Background Barilla SpA is one of the world’s largest pasta and bread products manufacturers. They ship to small “mom and pop” stores, large independent super markets and large chain supermarkets. These customers all purchase their products through a broker or an intermediary warehouse and then the distributors (also known as “Grande Distribuzione” and “Distribuzione Organizzata”) deal with Barilla’s sales and distribution centers for Barilla’s product line is composed of “fresh” and “dry” products. Fresh pasta products have a 21-day shelf life while fresh bread has a one-day shelf life.