Supply chain roles & networks · Core
Contract manufacturer
Also called: CM
ELI5
A company producing goods for another company under contract.
Used in conversation
“Can we state who receives the right created by contract manufacturer, and when it applies?”
Pitch context
You will see “Contract manufacturer” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches supply chain roles & networks.
Why it matters: In supply chain roles & networks, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.
Connected terms
- Configuration managementThe search label “CM” can route to both entries.
- Contribution marginThe search label “CM” can route to both entries.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16