A processA series of time-based activities linked to comple... where the trigger to begin to manufacture, final assemblyThe highest level assembled product, as it is ship..., or packaging of a productSomething that has been or is being produced. is an actual customer orderAn order from a customer for a particular product ... or release rather than a market forecastAn estimate of future demand. A forecast can be co.... In orderAn order is a request to ship products, following ... to be considered a configure-to-order environment, less than 20% of the value addedIncreased or improved value, worth, functionality,... takes place after the receipt of the order or release, and virtually all necessary design and process documentationThe papers attached or pertaining to goods requiri... is available at time of order receipt.