Unit 5 - Chapter 29: Operations Methods

Mass Customization

the use of flexible computer-aided technology on flow production lines to configure products that meet individual customers’ requirements for customized products

Job production

producing a one-off item specially designed for each customer

Batch production

producing a limited number of identical products - each item in the batch passes through one stage of production before passing on to the next stage

Flow/Line production

producing items in a continually moving production line. This can be a continuous 24-hour-a-day method

Mass production

producing large quantities of a standardized product

Process production

producing standardized goods, typically in bulk quantities, by using a continuous input of materials and other resources