manufactureproduce
Manufactureproduce is a neologism used in manufacturing discourse to denote an integrated approach to turning raw materials into finished goods through tightly linked design, production, and delivery processes. It emphasizes the continuity from concept to customer and the seamless coupling of activities across the value chain.
The term combines manufacture and produce, highlighting a continuum rather than discrete stages. It is not
Core ideas center on aligning product development, manufacturing operations, and logistics around common data and real-time
Technologies that support manufactureproduce include product life cycle management (PLM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution
Applications span industries such as automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals, where enterprises seek shorter lead
Benefits include reduced cycle times, better product quality, enhanced traceability, and waste reduction. Challenges involve high
Related concepts include manufacturing, production, Industry 4.0, and end-to-end supply chain management.