Engineer to order (ETO) manufacturing involves the creation of a product that is made to a customer’s unique specification. ETO processes require flexible, demand-driven approaches to manufacturing. The ETO model can increase sales and margins for companies dealing with customers that have customizing requirements.
Examples of engineer to order products include buildings, machinery, aircraft, and ships.
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Engineering original products to order involves customer input and customization throughout the full design process, whereas made-to-order (MTO) products are built using a fixed design and specifications at the beginning.
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