Companies typically employ two common production strategies: Make-to-stock and make-to-order. Which of the following best describes the make-to-stock production strategy. It is the production strategy where companies manufacture individual units such as bicycles. It is the the production of materials that are not manufactured in individual units. The production process is triggered by a need to increase inventory. When inventory falls below certain levels production is initiated even if there is no pending order. The production process is triggered by the need to fill a specific order.