make to order
Build upon request
To make something to order is to produce it according to a customer's specific requirements rather than in advance for general sale.
A tailor makes suits to order; a factory makes standard sizes.
The furniture is made to order and takes six weeks.
The adjective form is made-to-order: a made-to-order kitchen.
- just-in-timeExactly when required
- inventory controlOverseeing stored goods levels
- supply chainProduct delivery infrastructure
- personalizationTailoring to individual needs
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
customer satisfaction · waiting list · scheduling · tailored · custom-built · one-off · logistics · individualized · capacity planning · batch production · small batch · production run · procurement · job shop · artisan · client engagement · modular design · distribution networks
- manufacturingfactories, factory, car factory, assembly plants, electronics factory
make to ordermass-produced
Made in large quantities
off-the-shelf · standardized · cookie-cutter · prefabricated · one-size-fits-all
make to orderready-made
Prepared in advance, standardized
off-the-rack · ready-to-wear · prêt-à-porter · off-the-shelf · grab-and-go
make, order, makes, made, making, maker, makers, remake, remaking