LSM 815

Manufacturing postponement, MP
• MP mixes postponement t and speculation.
• Products are produced to an intermediate form
(e.g. modular components, packaged) or
otherwise completed at a point downstream from
manufacturing such as DC or distributor.
• It provides more flexibility to the logistics system
• Inventory levels of components control
production, but customer orders control final
assembly.
• It requires advance planning in product
development and choice of place and partners
for final stages of production.