Færdigkøbt

Færdigkøbt is a Danish term used primarily in procurement, business and product development to describe goods, services, or solutions that are pre-made and purchased ready for use, rather than produced or customized in-house. The term combines færdig (ready, finished) and købt (bought). In practice, a færdigkøbt solution is typically an off-the-shelf product or standardised component selected to meet general requirements with limited or no tailoring.

Common areas of application include software, hardware, construction, and packaged services, where organizations opt for standardised offerings to shorten lead times, reduce risk, and simplify procurement. Færdigkøbt solutions contrast with skræddersyede eller tilpassede løsninger, which are designed or built to meet specific needs.

Benefits of færdigkøbte or færdigkøbt items include faster deployment, predictable cost, and easier maintenance with established support. Potential drawbacks include a poorer fit with unique requirements, higher long-term costs if additional modifications are needed, and possible vendor lock-in.

Etymology: The compound is formed from færdig (ready) and købt (bought). In usage, it can describe products, modules, or services acquired without custom development and used 'as is'.

See also: off-the-shelf, standardised product, modular design, procurement, tilpasset løsning.