| In the modern marketplace consumers can find just | | | | large, enterprise-wide applications are now easily |
| about any product made to order. From the coffee | | | | scalable with separate components so that users |
| we drink to the computers we buy, consumers are | | | | purchase only what is necessary for their functions. |
| able to pick and choose the features they would like | | | | Many Microsoft applications are separated and |
| to ensure the products they buy meet their exact | | | | bundled by specific functions, making it easy to |
| specifications. | | | | purchase exactly what functions are needed. |
| Modern coffee chains can perhaps be credited with | | | | Microsoft Dynamics GP, a comprehensive business |
| starting the trend of 'made to order.' Walk in to any | | | | management solution, is comprised of over 30 |
| coffee shop, whether it is a large chain or small local | | | | components spanning manufacturing to distribution to |
| store, and every menu item can be adjusted per | | | | financial management. |
| your specifications. | | | | Microsoft Gold Certified Partners like the |
| Though coffee is a small, relatively simple product, | | | | Minnesota-based Interdyn BMI work to educate |
| the 'made to order' mindset surrounding coffee has | | | | consumers about the Microsoft Dynamics GP |
| extended to bigger, costlier items. Levis jeans has | | | | products they sell and help to determine which |
| many stores throughout the U.S. in which you can be | | | | functions combine to create the ideal business |
| measured and dictate the exact color, pocket style | | | | management solutions for their unique needs. |
| and fit of your perfect pair of jeans. | | | | All in all, a wealth of products are available that can |
| Even the electronics industry has followed suit. Dell | | | | be customized according to the consumer's |
| debuted their computers with ad campaigns based | | | | specifications. This signifies a growing trend of putting |
| around the fact that their products are made to | | | | the power back in the hands of the consumer, who |
| order. Dell customers can go online and determine | | | | can now demand a product that meets their needs |
| exactly which computer components are necessary | | | | rather than searching for an existing product and |
| for their purposes, and which are superfluous and can | | | | conforming to its qualifications. |
| therefore be cut to reduce the price. | | | | As the trend continues to grow, more and more |
| Yet another product to join the legion of 'made to | | | | 'made to order' products will most likely be appearing |
| order' goods is computer software programs. Even | | | | across all industries. |