Abstract: A system and method for generating a work order instructions is described. In one embodiment an order from a customer is received, which includes information for a desired end product and the information is converted into machine-readable work order instructions, which includes instructions to alter goods in accordance with the desired end product. In addition, the machine readable work order instructions are sent via a network to a value-adding business and loaded into a machine at the value-adding business, which is configured to alter the goods in accordance with the instructions for altering the goods.