Glossary
Manufacturing Glossary
Clear definitions for the terms that drive your shop floor. No jargon. Just what your team actually uses.
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Demand Planning
Demand planning is the process of forecasting future customer demand for products to guide production and inventory decisions.
PlanningDigital Twin
A digital twin is a virtual model of a physical object or process that is updated with real-time data from its physical counterpart.
TechnologyDiscrete Manufacturing
Discrete manufacturing is a production method that creates distinct, countable items like cars, computers, or furniture.
Production ModesDowntime
Downtime is any period when a machine or production line is scheduled to run but is not producing goods.
OperationsGlossary
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