Prep for Module 1 | Practice Operations

Process Matcher

Make-to-Order vs Make-to-Stock

Match Orders to the Right Strategy

Not all orders should be handled the same way. Some customers need custom products made just for them. Others want standard items right away. Can you match each order to the best production strategy?

🎯 Make-to-Order (MTO)

Start production AFTER receiving the customer's order. Build exactly what they want.

  • Custom specifications
  • Higher price tolerance
  • Longer lead time OK
  • Low volume / unique items
📦 Make-to-Stock (MTS)

Produce items BEFORE orders arrive. Ship immediately from inventory.

  • Standard products
  • Price sensitive customers
  • Need it NOW
  • High volume / predictable demand
Time
60
Score
0
Streak
0
Orders
0
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Acme Corp
Corporate Client
👕 Custom T-Shirts
Quantity
500
Lead Time
2 weeks
Type
Custom
We need our company logo printed on each shirt.
Press ← for MTO or → for MTS
Final Score
0
points
MTO Correct
0
MTS Correct
0
Best Streak
0

📋 Process Strategy Tips for Module 1

  • Module 1 is all MTO — you produce after receiving contract bids
  • Custom = MTO: Logos, special colors, unique specs mean make-to-order
  • Urgent + Standard = MTS: If they need it NOW and it's a common item, stock it
  • MTS requires forecasting: You have to predict demand to build inventory