Endfertige

Endfertige is a German term used in manufacturing and logistics to describe products that have completed all processing steps and are ready for sale, installation, or use without requiring additional production work. It can refer to finished goods (endfertige Ware) or to the final stage of production (Endfertigung) in which components are fully assembled, tested, and packaged.

Etymology and usage

The word combines end (final) and fertig (finished). In practice, endfertige items are contrasted with teilfertige (semi-finished) parts that still need some processing, assembly, or finishing before they can be considered complete. The term is commonly applied across industries such as automotive, machinery, electronics, furniture, and consumer goods.

Process and quality

Endfertigung typically includes final assembly, finishing operations (such as painting, polishing, or coating), functional testing, calibration, quality checks, labeling, and packaging. The goal is to produce a state in which the product can be shipped or installed without further manufacturing steps. Documentation, traceability, and compliance with specifications are often emphasized during the endfertigung stage.

Logistics and supply chain

Finished goods produced through endfertigung are stored as finished inventory and prioritised for distribution. This contrasts with just-in-time or build-to-order approaches where endfertigung may be performed closer to the point of delivery or even at a customer site. Efficient endfertigung supports shorter lead times and reliable delivery schedules.

See also

Finished goods, final assembly, semi-finished goods, manufacturing process, quality control.