'consumer-ready' originates from the combination of 'consumer' and 'ready', where 'consumer' refers to a person who purchases goods and services, and 'ready' means prepared or available for use.

'consumer-ready' evolved from the need to describe products that are fully prepared for the market and can be directly used by consumers.

Initially, it meant 'prepared for use', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suitable for consumer purchase and use'.