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Customization vs. Mass Customization: What Really Matters?

I often receive questions about whether or not a company is a mass customizer and why the whole world isn't moving to mass customization. This posting will make the differences a bit clearer about the differences and offer thoughts about what really matters.READ»

The attributes of mass customization Part II

If you are a manufacturer and offer customized products, does that automatically make you a mass customizer? Part II provides additional insight into this question.READ»

The attributes of mass customization Part I

How do you know if you are a mass customizer? What are the attributes associated with being a mass customizer?READ»

Why is mass customization so important?

Why is mass customization so important for manufacturers to achieve greater success?READ»

6 Reasons Manufacturers Should Move from Customization to Mass Customization

Here are 6 reasons why manufacturers should consider the transformation from "customization" to "mass customization."READ»

How Mass Customization Can Eliminate People Dependencies

If your company offers configurable products, are you more people dependent than process dependent? See how mass customization transformed one company.READ»

When should a “customizer” adopt “mass customization?”

From the perspective of manufacturing products, it is one thing to be a “customizer” and quite another to be a “mass customizer.” Here are some important perspectives for business leaders.READ»

If You Don't Like Your House, Just Rearrange All the Rooms

Brazilian architects design a house with a moving roof and five modules, which can be moved to suit whims and seasons.READ»