anticipated-demand production

noun
UK /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd dɪˈmɑːnd prəˈdʌkʃən/
US /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd dɪˈmænd prəˈdʌkʃən/

Making things because you think people will want them soon.

The toy factory used anticipated-demand production to have enough robots ready for the holidays.

SYNONYMS

forecast-driven productionpredictive manufacturingdemand-based productionpre-planned production

RELATED WORDS

forecastinginventorysupply chainproduction planningmarket demand

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A business strategy where goods are made ahead of expected customer orders.

Anticipated-demand production helped the bakery prepare extra cakes before the festival.

3. Manufacturing based on sales predictions rather than actual orders.

The company switched to anticipated-demand production to avoid running out of umbrellas in the rainy season.

4. The process of estimating future needs and producing accordingly.

Good anticipated-demand production kept the warehouse stocked without too much waste.