Traditional manufacturing is described as “traditional”. The process begins when a product needs to be manufactured and requires the manufacturing process to create the product for the customer who is or will order the product. Manufacturing processes are the steps by which raw materials are transformed into the final product. The manufacturing process begins with the creation of the materials from which the design is made. These materials are then modified during the manufacturing process to become the required part. Manufacturing processes may include treatment (such as heat treatment or coating), machining, or reshaping of the material. The manufacturing process also includes testing and monitoring for quality assurance during or after manufacturing, as well as planning the production process before manufacturing (Chegg, 2013). Inventory of raw materials will need to be kept on hand so that product can be assembled when needed for inventory replenishment. The main problem it inherently poses is overstock of raw materials and overstock of finished products that must be sold. If a product has completed its journey through the process from raw material to finished material and sales of the product decline, the product will take up valuable shelf space that could be filled by other, newer products and/or more popular who will travel more. quickly. This is why Dell has adapted to include just-in-time manufacturing in the assembly of its products. Dell computers had a reputation for being reliable and affordable, depending on the model, but what really set them apart was just-in-time ordering. system that Michael Dell built. It directed buyers to an online site that allowed them to customize their PC to their preferences...... middle of paper ......ReferencesChegg. (March 13, 2013). Definition of manufacturing processes. Retrieved January 14, 2014 from www.chegg.com: http://www.chegg.com/homework-help/definitions/manufacturing-processes-5 Kelleher, K. (November 14, 2013). "Dell (yes, Dell) is about to make history". Accessed January 14, 2014 from business.time.com: http://business.time.com/2013/11/14/dell-yes-dell-is-about-to-make-history/Ray, S., & Black, T. (March 24, 2011). The downside of just-in-time inventory. Retrieved January 14, 2014 from www.businessweek.com: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/11_14/b4222017701856.htmWilson, J. (June 29, 2013). Real-life examples of successful JIT systems. (M. McDonough, editor) Retrieved January 14, 2014 from www.brighthubpm.com: http://www.brighthubpm.com/methods-strategies/71540-real-life-examples-of-successful-jit-systems/