Hybrid make-to-stock and make-to-order systems: a taxonomic review

• Published in: International journal of production research Vol. 58; no. 15; pp. 4659 - 4688
• Main Authors: Peeters, Kay, van Ooijen, Henny
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis 02-08-2020; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: customer order decoupling point; Hybrid MTS/MTO systems; Hybrid systems; Industrial applications; literature review; Produce to order; production control; Production controls; Production planning; Taxonomy
• ISSN: 0020-7543; 1366-588X
• DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2020.1778204

Production planning and control (PPC) systems that employ aspects from both make-to-order (MTO) and make-to-stock (MTS) production control are known as hybrid MTS/MTO systems. While both MTO and MTS separately have been studied extensively, their combined use has received less attention. However, the literature on this topic is growing and this paper shows that the review performed in this paper is an important addition to the field. We categorise relevant literature according to a novel taxonomy and show that hybrid MTS/MTO production control can be used in different contexts. In addition, an overview of the modelling techniques and methods used in these papers is provided. Based on the reviewed literature, relevant research questions and directions for future research are identified. Finally, it is shown that hybrid MTS/MTO production control is prevalent in practice by discussing research with industrial applications. The paper contains an overview of research on hybrid MTS/MTO production control to be used as reference for researchers active in the field, and provides managerial insights and directions for future research on this topic.