Assemble to Order vs Make to Order

Also known as: ATO vs MTO

Assemble-to-order (ATO) builds finished goods from pre-made components only once a customer order arrives, while make-to-order (MTO) manufactures the product from scratch on demand. ATO offers faster turnaround from stocked parts; MTO allows deeper customization at the cost of longer lead times.

In the warehouse: Teamship's WMS puts Assemble to Order vs Make to Order to work as part of Order Fulfillment.