Build-on-demand
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Build-on-demand or manufacturing on demand (MOD) refers to a manufacturing process where goods are produced only when or as they are required.{{Cite news|url=https://www.techopedia.com/definition/10725/manufacturing-on-demand-mod|title=What is Manufacturing on Demand (MOD)? - Definition from Techopedia|work=Techopedia.com|access-date=2018-01-19|language=en}} This allows scalability and adjustable assemblies depending on the current needs of the part requestor or client.
Manufacturing on demand has the potential to markedly affect the manufacturing industry by shortening lead times and reducing costs.{{Cite news|url=https://qz.com/949147/an-uber-model-for-manufacturing-is-ready-to-upend-the-industry/|title=An Uber model for manufacturing is ready to upend the industry|work=Quartz|access-date=2018-01-19|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.designnews.com/automation-motion-control/technology-changing-manufacturing-workforce/62677315758118|title=Technology Is Changing the Manufacturing Workforce|date=2018-01-18|work=Design News|access-date=2018-01-19|language=en}} Manufacturing previously relied on Request for quotes (RfQs) that were not digitally obtainable.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestreptalks/2017/03/20/what-donald-trump-can-learn-about-reviving-manufacturing-from-a-startup/#7bc13f66abb8|title=What Donald Trump Can Learn About Reviving Manufacturing From A Startup|last=Adams|first=Susan|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-01-19|language=en}}
Examples
;Audio and video discs: Recordable discs with audio and/or video content can be published from companies to customers via manufacture on demand.{{cite web|title=What is DVD-R media?|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200829430|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|access-date=24 April 2015}} This differs from traditional releases as the discs are only produced on demand, rather than being stored in a warehouse, eliminating inventory. Many companies have taken advantage of this new process, including Warner Bros. (Warner Archive Collection),{{cite web |title=WARNER ARCHIVE FAQ |url=http://www.wbshop.com/jump.do?itemID=5&itemType=LANDING&cid=archive |publisher=Warner Bros. |access-date=11 January 2017}} Smithsonian Folkways (Custom CDs),{{Cite web|title=Frequently Asked Questions|url=https://folkways.si.edu/frequently-asked-questions/smithsonian#what-is-ccd|access-date=2020-06-06|website=Smithsonian Folkways Recordings|language=en-US}} and Sony.{{cite web|title=MANUFACTURING ON DEMAND EXPAND YOUR RETAIL OFFERINGS WITH MOD|url=http://www.sonydadc.com/en/manage/packaged-media/manufacturing-on-demand/|publisher=Sony|access-date=24 April 2015}}