Production terms, without the jargon wall.

A production method that builds parts layer by layer from digital geometry rather than removing material from a larger workpiece.

The process of joining two or more manufactured components into a subassembly, system, or finished product.

A structured list of components, materials, quantities, and related items required to build a product or assembly.

A manufacturing arrangement in which the supplier produces a component or assembly according to customer-controlled drawings and specifications.

Computer-aided design software and digital models used to define product geometry and communicate engineering information.

The amount of production a supplier, machine, process, or facility can support within a given period.

Computer-controlled material removal using equipment such as mills and lathes to manufacture precision components.

Inspection equipment used to measure physical geometry and compare manufactured features with specified dimensions.

An arrangement in which an outside manufacturer performs production work for another organization according to agreed technical and commercial requirements.

A structured response used to identify and address the cause of a production or quality problem and reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

The amount of time required to complete a manufacturing cycle, operation, or unit of production.

The practice of designing or reviewing a product so that it can be manufactured reliably and economically using the intended production process.

A metal casting process in which molten material is forced into a reusable die to produce repeatable components.

A documented inspection of an initial production item used to verify that specified product requirements have been met.

A metalworking process that shapes material through controlled compressive force.

A molding process that injects heated material into a shaped tool cavity and allows it to solidify into a repeatable component.

A defined set of measurements, checks, frequencies, methods, and acceptance requirements used to verify production output.

The elapsed time between a defined starting event—such as an order or approval—and completion or delivery of the requested work.

The smallest quantity a supplier is willing or able to produce or sell under a particular commercial arrangement.

Original equipment manufacturer; commonly used for an organization that designs, markets, integrates, or sells a product supported by internal or outsourced manufacturing.

The use of outside suppliers to perform manufacturing operations that could otherwise be performed internally or that require external specialization or capacity.

A limited production build used to evaluate manufacturing readiness, process behavior, quality, assembly, tooling, or supply conditions before larger-scale production.

Production of goods that are sold under another organization's brand rather than the manufacturer's own identity.

An early physical version of a product or component used to evaluate geometry, fit, function, materials, manufacturing assumptions, or design changes.

A commercial document issued by a buyer that authorizes specified goods or services under stated quantities, pricing, delivery, and other terms.

A documented agreement that defines quality responsibilities, inspection expectations, records, approvals, change control, and other production-quality requirements.

A structured request asking suppliers to price and describe how they would support a defined manufacturing requirement.

A controlled version identifier used to distinguish changes to drawings, models, specifications, bills of materials, or other manufacturing documentation.

A problem-solving process intended to identify the underlying cause of a production or quality issue rather than treating only its immediate symptom.

A defined method for determining how many units or characteristics will be inspected from a production lot and how acceptance decisions will be made.

A manufacturing step performed after the primary forming or production process, such as machining, finishing, heat treatment, cleaning, coating, or assembly.

A structured review of a supplier's processes, quality systems, equipment, documentation, capacity, controls, and related manufacturing practices.

The process of evaluating whether a manufacturing supplier has the technical, operational, quality, capacity, and business characteristics required for a production program.

The permitted amount of variation from a specified dimension, geometry, position, or other measurable requirement.

Production assets such as molds, dies, fixtures, patterns, gauges, cutting tools, or specialized equipment used to manufacture or inspect a product.

The ability to connect a product, material, lot, process, inspection record, or production event with its documented history.

A broad outsourcing model in which a supplier may coordinate materials, component production, sourcing, assembly, testing, and delivery under one manufacturing program.

Fixtures, clamps, chucks, vises, or other methods used to locate and secure a workpiece during manufacturing.

The proportion of production output that meets defined requirements compared with the total quantity produced.