Purpose
In make-to-order production, a product is produced specifically for an individual sales order. This planning strategy is used when planning of the (parent) product is not required or not possible. Neither Demand Management is involved in this process, nor is there an allocation mechanism. Orders are taken as they come. This strategy represents a production procedure in which each product is only produced once, although over time the same or similar production processes are repeated. Each product is specifically produced for an individual customer so that the finished product is rarely placed in stock.
Prerequisites
You have the following two options.
You also must maintain the following master data settings for the finished product:
No specific product structure is required. This means it does not matter if the material has a BOM (internal production) or not (and is procured externally). The material is, however, usually produced in-house as in the subsequent sample scenario.
Process Flow
For a detailed example of the entire process, see
Sample Scenario: Strategy 20.You can also use this production technique to create "assembly orders." The assembly order triggers the creation of a production order or of a planned order and provides you with a precise delivery schedule. The delivery schedule is based on availability and the production requirements of the relevant assemblies and components.
Other Areas
Stocking Level
See Stockkeeping at Different BOM Levels for more information.
Availability Check
There are no major factors to consider when maintaining the material master of the finished product. See Availability Check.