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Subcontract Goods
It is thought as an item by a form of logistics (i.e., manufactured item and purchased parts), and refers to products, assemblies, and parts to be purchased with the specifications provided to subcontractors. The items handled as Subcontract Goods have two types: they are determined in advance to be subcontracted for production policy; manufactured items which cannot be handled by one's own company due to the increase in production plan, or etc. are subcontracted.
Related term: Item
Antonyms: Purchased Parts
Reference:JIT Business Research Mr. Hirano Hiroyuki
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