Perorder
Perorder is a relatively uncommon term used in some industry discussions to describe a fulfillment or procurement approach in which goods are produced, procured, or allocated per customer order rather than being stocked in advance. The term is not part of a formal international standard and appears mostly in glossaries, vendor policy documents, and practical discussions among retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. In its broad sense, perorder contrasts with make-to-stock and with standard preorder policies, aligning more closely with concepts such as make-to-order or just-in-time production but emphasizing immediate alignment with an individual order at the point of decision rather than a forecast.
Applications and interpretations include e-commerce environments where items are not billed or committed until the customer
Advantages of the approach include lower inventory carrying costs and reduced risk of unsold stock or obsolescence,
Relation to related terms: perorder is related to but distinct from preorder, where demand is acknowledged