build-to-order
Manufactured upon request
Build-to-order describes products manufactured only after a customer places an order, rather than built in advance for inventory.
The approach allows customization and reduces waste from unsold stock.
Common in computers, vehicles, and furniture: Dell pioneered the build-to-order PC model.
Also appears as a noun: Build-to-order keeps our warehouse costs down.
Habitual group practice
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- colorVisual hue property
- featuresDistinctive qualities or aspects
- VINCar identification code
dealer · specifications · packages · interior · powertrain · wheels · accessories · delivery
Modification to individual preference
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- assemblyConstructing from components
- configurationArrangement of parts
- productionMaking or generating something
fabrication · components · supply-chain · just-in-time · factory · workflow · modular · parts
Arrangement of parts
- specsGlasses or requirements
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- storageSpace for keeping goods
workstation · server · laptop · hardware · upgrade · peripherals · motherboard · chassis
Lacking fat; incline
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- responsivenessReadiness to react
scalability · forecasting · logistics · turnaround · pricing · margin · strategy
custom
Habitual group practice
VIN · dealer · specifications · packages · interior · powertrain · wheels · accessories · delivery · allocation
customization
Modification to individual preference
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- assemblyConstructing from components
- configurationArrangement of parts
production · fabrication · components · supply-chain · just-in-time · factory · workflow · modular · parts · inventory
configuration
Arrangement of parts
- specsGlasses or requirements
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
storage · workstation · server · laptop · hardware · upgrade · peripherals · motherboard · chassis · cooling
lean
Lacking fat; incline
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- efficiencyProductive without waste
responsiveness · scalability · forecasting · logistics · turnaround · pricing · margin · strategy
build-to-orderstandardized
Made uniform across cases
mass-produced · off-the-rack · one-size-fits-all · cookie-cutter · generic
build, order, built, builds, building, builder, builders, buildings, orders