One of the very first pioneers of these types of systems, his visions are today in use throughout the world by nearly every manufacturer virtually everyday. This industry will become the ideal benchmark.
Many industries face similar 'To-Order' issues.
MRP software has had questionable degrees of success. Factory focusing must be balanced with system infrastructure support. The Product Configurator schedules promise dates and controls machining schedules to insure delivery. Reengineering requires thought-thru consideration of the entire 'continuum' of product structuring.