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Made-to-order is production of goods based on customer specifications. The term is typically applied to orders by an individual customer as opposed to a business-to-business sale. The following are the common types of made-to-order.
Production of customer designed items using mass production techniques. Mass customization typically involves a design or configuration tool for customers. For example, a website that allows customers to create their own eye glass frames from original art.Production of items one at a time from customer specifications such as a wedding cake that was designed by a customer in consultation with a pastry chef.
A production technique that applies a series of processing steps on items together as a batch. This is a common way to create promotional items such as cookies that look like a corporate logo.CustomizationCustomizing something that has been mass produced. For example, vehicle manufacturers may offer options that are added after the manufacturing process by the dealership or an auto customization shop.
Suits tailored to the customer by a professional tailor. The term implies an unrestricted design where anything is possible as opposed to a menu of customization options. Bespoke is also commonly used to describe custom software development.A type of fashion that is designed for an individual and occasion by a fashion designer. French for "high dressmaking." Haute couture depends on the art of the fashion designer whereby the customer doesn't fully participate in the design.
CraftCraft is production by hand or partially by hand. The term is also loosely applied to small scale production such as a small brewery. Craft is often designed to customer requirements such as a furniture designer who produces items for a particular interior design.|
| Type | | | Definition (1) | The production of goods based on customer specifications. | | Definition (2) | The production of unique goods for a customer. | | Related Concepts | |
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