A group of components that are put together to make a system or subsystem.

When a consumer generally purchases products or services from or made by the same manufacturer.

When a component or system is not functional, is worn out, or is used up.

A manufacturing procedure that allows a designer to develop and program a piece of equipment to complete parts using the computer to control the machine components.

A process that involves specialization in the process of creating a specific product. The completed product is created in small batches of individually to meet a specific need, rather than for mass production and sales.

Providing a service experience to the consumer before, during, and after a purchase, such as helping someone to decide on a product, treating the customer with respect during the sale and providing replacement parts

The quality of a product or service that meets the needs or purpose of the consumer well.

The direct effect that one component or subsystem has on another system.

A machine that is capable of doing the work of a person, controlled by programming or hardware to complete a specific task, often one that is repetitive, difficult, or dangerous for a person.

Referring to the continued customer service after a sale, such as visiting a home to repair a malfunctioning appliance.

A smaller system that is part of a larger system, such as braking system of the larger system of a car.

The process of finding problems or malfunctions within a system and correcting them to restore system functionality.

A storage facility for goods and services, a central location for shipping.

A written guarantee or promise from the manufacturer to the consumer to repair or replace a product if it proves to be faulty.

The original model of a product or system, used to plan production and troubleshoot problems.

A test of an idea demonstrated by a completed prototype, showing how an object or system will function.

The most current, highest level of development in a product service or system now.

The cycle through which every product goes through from introduction to withdrawal or eventual demise.

The integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

When a product or system is changed or innovated to meet a new purpose.

A product or system that is no longer in use, old-fashioned, or out of date. It is important to note that the product can be functional, but it becomes unfashionable or unusable due to product needs.