An illustration of a seesaw balancing two models: Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS), representing the customization vs. mass production balance in manufacturing.

Understanding Make to Order (MTO): Advantages, Disadvantages, and Differences with Make to Stock (MTS)

Introduction to Make to Order (MTO) Make to order, also known as made-to-order or build-to-order, is a production strategy where businesses manufacture items only after receiving confirmed customer orders. It’s a pull-type production model that is commonly used in industries such as construction, aircraft and vessel production, bridges, and others

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