Bell WorkTypes of Manufacturing

Read pages 177-180 of Chapter 20 in the Manufacturing book

Types of Manufacturing

Types of Manufacturing:

1. Custom Manufacturing:

- making one product by hand, or making one-of-a-kind products

- used for small numbers

- typically produced to customers specifications

- requires skilled workers

- most expensive

- often performed in a general shop

2. Intermittent Manufacturing:

- products are produced in limited quantities

- more efficient than custom manufacturing

- workers are not as skilled

- machines may be general or specialized

3. Flexible Manufacturing:

- using complex machines that can quickly be adjusted to

produce various products

- can quickly adapt to changing needs

- may be used in custom manufacturing

4. Continuous Manufacturing:

- produces a large number of one product

- produces a steady flow of products (assembly line)

- workers are least skilled

- specialized machines are used

Lean Manufacturing

- a philosophy

- maximizes value and productivity while minimizing waste

- strives to be as efficient as possible

- creates more value for customers with fewer resources.