Design to Order : would be to start from the design phase.
example would be to make a custom built reactor where in the specifications/requirements would be unique.
Engineer to order : would be where in the design already exitsts and once the order comes the manufacturing starts. This would be for very low demand products like a 100ton escavator. where orders would come only once in a couple of years...
the common scenarios can be divided into two..
make to stock:
A manufacturing method in which finished goods are produced and stocked prior to receipt of a customer order. It uses a forecast based on past demand history to initiate production of end items when inventory has fallen below desired levels, instead of waiting until a final quantity and configuration is described on a customer order. It can be also defined in the following way A production environment where end item products are usually finished before receipt of a customer order. Customer orders are generally filled from finished goods inventories, and production orders are used to replenish finished goods inventories Manufacturing Engineering - The engineering discipline with responsibility for designing, maintaining, and improving the manufacturing production process.
Make to Order :
A production environment where a product or service can be made after receipt of a customer's order. The end item finished product is generally a combination of standard components and custom designed components that meet the unique needs of a specific customer. Where options or accessories are pre-stocked prior to customer orders, the term assemble-to-order is frequently used. Also known as assemble to order.
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Biju
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