Delayed Differentiation and Modular Design Are Tactics for Mass Customization

question 53

True/False

Delayed differentiation and modular design are tactics for mass customization.

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Definitions:

Aggregate Planning

A marketing activity that does an aggregate plan for the production process, in advance of 6 to 18 months, to give an idea to management as to what quantity of materials and other resources are to be procured and when.

Overtime

Additional hours worked beyond the standard work schedule, usually compensated at a higher rate.

Subcontracting

The practice of assigning specific tasks, projects, or production processes to external firms to leverage specialized capabilities or manage capacity.

Plant Capacity

The maximum volume of products that a manufacturing plant can produce over a specific period, reflecting the facility's size and efficiency.