(National Defense University, 2002, as reported in PCAST) Another organization lists advanced manufacturing as "encompassing lean production techniques, enhanced supply chain integration, and technology assimilation."[1] In fact, the Wikipedia definition of "advanced manufacturing" is "advanced planning and scheduling" described as "a manufacturing management process by which raw materials and production capacity are optimally allocated to meet demand." Overall, the following business or management methodologies were listed as being a part of advanced manufacturing: