Factory Pre-order (Make-to-Order)
Placing a production contract for goods that are currently out of stock and must be manufactured from scratch.
Term Definition
Under a pre-order (make-to-order) agreement, the buyer typically pays a deposit (commonly 30%), prompting the factory to procure raw materials and initiate production runs. Turnaround takes 10 to 35 days, with the balance due before dispatch to the warehouse.
Usage Example
«We submitted a pre-order for our winter coat line in August to secure delivery before the seasonal rush.»
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Other terms in this category
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
The minimum number of units a factory or supplier agrees to sell in a single purchase order.
Tiered Pricing
A wholesale pricing schedule where the unit price drops as the ordered volume increases.
Product Sample
A single test unit ordered from a factory to assess quality before committing to a bulk production batch.
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