Chapter 2: Q.7-2PE (page 165)
A point where inventory is positioned to allow the production process to operate independently of the customer order delivery process.
Short Answer
Customer order decoupling point.
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Chapter 2: Q.7-2PE (page 165)
A point where inventory is positioned to allow the production process to operate independently of the customer order delivery process.
Customer order decoupling point.
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