What Is the Difference Between Made-to-Order and Made-to-Stock Activewear?
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- Nov 2,2026
Made-to-order begins against demand; made-to-stock builds inventory before specific customer orders.
Commercial planning should separate development work from recurring production costs. Pattern changes, material trials, and additional samples can affect both price and timing; compare proposals against the same deliverables rather than assuming catalog and custom projects include equivalent services. Compare availability benefits with inventory and commitment risks.