Introducing the Topic We’ve been researching make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) approaches for over two decades and we’ve witnessed continued growth in product customization. We’ve also watched configuration approaches and technologies evolve. Two things have been consistent over time: Configured products are compelling for customers Configuring and making products to order is challenging for manufacturers…
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Making To-Order Product Configuration Profitable
How can manufacturers take advantage of the benefits of product customization without suffering from decreased profitability? We gathered responses from 234 companies involved with to-order products and interviewed two leading manufacturers to find out how to improve product configuration. Read on or click here to download the full report with no registration required, courtesy of…
Customizing Products in 3D (survey invitation)
How do leading companies leverage 3D to configure and sell customized products? Please share your experience, thoughts, and lessons learned in this new customizing products in 3D survey. This survey is now closed, please check back for the resulting eBook. The 25 respondents that will receive a $20 Amazon gift card have not yet been…
Shifting CTO Design and Validation Left (infographic)
This infographic explains how manufacturers can improve configure-to-order (CTO) profitability by shifting design and validation “left,” earlier in the product lifecycle, to rapidly respond to requests with accurate quotes and quality products. For more information on 3D Design and Validation, download the related eBook from our sponsor Dassault Systemes (free of charge, registration required). You can also see…
3D Design and Validation for CTO Products (eBook)
This new eBook explains how companies with configure-to-order (CTO) products can improve efficiency and responsiveness through the intelligent use of 3D design and validation techniques. The research shares perspectives from Tech-Clarity’s Jim Brown and GE’s Jeff Erno on how design and validation can be “shifted left” in time so manufacturers can accurately and rapidly deliver quotes…