Question

________ is a form of warehousing that combines classic warehouse operations with light manufacturing and packaging duties to allow firms to put off final assembly or packaging of goods until the last possible moment.

Answer 1

Postponement warehousing is a form of warehousing that combines classic warehouse operations with light manufacturing and packaging duties to allow firms to put off final assembly or packaging of goods until the last possible moment

Explanation:

Postponement warehousing involves modifications that can be done in the entire supply chain management line until the last moment when the product would be delivered. The manufacturer at the beginning creates a generic product and moves it forward for modifications as required or demanded by the end user or customer.

In such cases customization is more prevalent and risk is minimized as current investment into a product or service is delayed until the last resort. Some of its types can be, labeling, packaging, manufacturing and time postponements.