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What does 'engineer-to-order' mean?
The customer's specifications require unique engineering design or significant customization
What is the characteristic of 'make-to-order' production?
The manufacturer starts making the product only after receiving a customer's order
What does 'assemble-to-order' production involve?
The product is made from standard components that the manufacturer can inventory and assemble according to a customer order
What characterizes 'make-to-stock' production?
The supplier manufactures the goods and sells from finished goods inventory
What are the three key questions to ask when planning for dependent demand in Material Requirements Planning (MRP)?
How many of each component do we need, when do we need the materials or components, what components do we need
Test your knowledge of different manufacturing order types with this quiz. Learn the distinctions between engineer-to-order, make-to-order, and assemble-to-order processes.
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