Demand Planning

The general view in queuing practiced to observe order.

Customer enters a queue but got disappointed and leaves

Manufacturing strategy applied to "plus size" or "special fit" customers

Other name for subcontracting

Process strategy used in art production such as painting job or sculpting

Time horizon in manufacturing that covers 2 to 3 months

It happens when production does not fulfill the customers' order demand but are willing to wait

Manufacturing strategy used for bottled mineral water production

Acquisition of new facilities for expansion is what planning horizon

A supply option to address peaks or decline in demand