Business A-Level
producing to order
What producing to order means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of producing to order
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A way of matching supply to demand that almost eliminates finished goods inventory but lengthens the wait the customer has to accept.
Topics that use producing to order
- Making operational decisions to improve performance: managing inventory and supply chains (AQA A-Level)
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