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Make-to-Stock vs Make-to-Order

Make-to-stock ships from finished goods built to forecast, while make-to-order starts production only after the customer order.

Make-to-Stock vs Make-to-Order infographic, full page preview

What it explains

Make-to-stock produces to a forecast and ships from finished goods. Make-to-order starts production only after a customer order. The decoupling point separates the two logics.

Printing tips

  • The PDF is a vector file at DIN A0 (841 × 1189 mm). It stays sharp when printed at A1, A2 or A3.
  • Choose "fit to page" in your print dialog for smaller paper sizes.
  • Matte paper reduces glare under shop-floor lighting.
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