In the case of a manufacturing firm, you must consider whether the production process is ____________, ___________, or some hybrid of the two.
A) continuous / assembly line
B) make to order / make to stock
C) matrix / made to request
D) custom made / made to stock
E) made to order / made to specs

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The terms "make to order" and "make to stock" refer to different types of manufacturing processes. Make to order means that products are only produced after receiving an order from a customer, while make to stock means that products are produced in advance and kept in inventory to fulfill future customer orders. Therefore, the best choice for the given question is B.

In the Case of a Manufacturing Firm, You Must Consider