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4 Examples of Delayed Differentiation

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Delayed differentiation is a supply chain technique that delays finishing a product until the last possible moment in the supply chain. This helps to align supply and demand and potentially allows products to be customized. The following are illustrative examples.

Paint

Paint may be offered in hundreds of colors. Producing these at the factory tends to lead to overproduction of some colors and underproduction of others. As such, paints may be formulated from three or more base mixes. The final color may be produced at a distributorship or retailer.

Automotive

Automobile manufacturers that mass produce base models and add minor customizations when the car is actually ordered. In many cases, customizations such as audio systems may be installed at the dealership.

Fresh Packaged Foods

Grocery stores often run their own kitchens that produce fresh foods such as salads and precooked entrees in the store. Such local production reduces waste as the store creates things in small batches that typically sell.

Fashion

Clothing companies may produce certain items in white and not perform the final coloring process until they know what colors are selling. Base items may be manufactured on a global basis and coloring steps may occur at regional locations.
Overview: Delayed Differentiation
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Definition
Delaying finishing products until the last reasonable moment in order to meet demand and avoid surplus supply.
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