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Supply chain

Of or referring to a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information, and resources that develops a product from supplier to customer in an efficient manner.

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Supply chain

Final assembly schedule (FAS)

Software; Supply chain

A schedule for the completion of a final assembly from previously-stocked subassemblies based on the receipt of a customer order. Typically used in assemble-to-order (ATO) or make-to-order (MTO) ...

Material review board (MRB)

Software; Supply chain

A cross-functional group that reviews production or purchased items on hold due to usability concerns and determines their disposition, which may include rework, scrap, or returning to the vendor.

Reconciliation

Software; Supply chain

The process of comparing two or more sets of data to resolve discrepancies and demonstrate proof of accuracy.

Workstation

Software; Supply chain

The assigned location used by labour personnel to perform an operation, which may be composed of multiple tasks. Production lines are often a continuous stream of linked workstations.

Dollarize

Software; Supply chain

The conversion of real or projected order and inventory unit data to dollars based on standard cost, list price, average selling price or other methods.

Load levelling

Software; Supply chain

The process of rearranging demand (in terms of orders or a schedule) so that it is evenly distributed for a given time period.

Product acceptance

Software; Supply chain

The verification that a given purchased or manufactured item meets specifications and is usable for its intended purpose.

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