 | Product lines which allow a wide range of
customer choices |
 | Frequent product style changes |
 | Controlling key materials such as fabric or laminates |
 | The move toward shorter manufacturing lead times |
 | Dealing with frequent order changes |
 | Grade pricing and customer contract pricing |
 | Tracking of products throughout production and shipping |
 | Managing freight shipments: the effect on product scheduling |
 | Customer’s own fabric or materials |
 | Handling of returns |
 | Configured sub-assemblies |
 | Dealing with custom requests |
 | Component and end-item imports |