Mackenzie is the new operations manager of an auto specialty company. Mackenzie reflects on how production is different at this company vs where he last worked. In his previous company,the production schedule was steady and predictable as large quantities of a few products were produced. At this new company,each client has a different requirement and work doesn't begin until the client's needs are defined. What type of operation does Mackenzie now manage?
A)assemble-to-order
B)make-to-order
C)make-to-stock
D)assemble-to-stock

Question

Mackenzie is the new operations manager of an auto specialty company. Mackenzie reflects on how production is different at this company vs where he last worked. In his previous company,the production schedule was steady and predictable as large quantities of a few products were produced. At this new company,each client has a different requirement and work doesn't begin until the client's needs are defined. What type of operation does Mackenzie now manage?
A)assemble-to-order  
B)make-to-order  
C)make-to-stock  
D)assemble-to-stock

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Mackenzie now manages a make-to-order operation, where the production doesn't begin until client needs are defined. Assemble-to-order (A) and assemble-to-stock (D) operations have pre-assembled components waiting for final assembly or customer demand, respectively. Make-to-stock (C) operations produce goods in large quantities ahead of customer orders.

Mackenzie Is the New Operations Manager of an Auto Specialty