Make To Order MTO Unlocking Custom Manufacturing
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The term make-to-order (MTO) refers to a business production strategy that typically allows consumers to purchase products that are customized to their specifications. As such, make-to-order is a manufacturing production process in which the production of an item begins only after a confirmed customer order is received. MTO is part of the pull-through production process, which occurs when companies produce goods based on actual consumer demand. It is common in certain industries, such as the aircraft and automotive industries.
