3 Principles of Manufacturing
Classic Manufacturing Principles
Specialization of Labor
Standardization
Mechanization
Moving Assembly Line
Modern Manufacturing Principles
Automation
Push Manufacturing
Pull Manufacturing
Total Quality Management
Efficiency
Inspection
Pilot Run
Kaizen -
Lean manufacturing -
6 Sigma -
Types of Manufacturing Systems
Custom - Oldest form of manufacturing - one person make something, start to finish. Each product can be custom/unique. Limited by the skills of one craft-person.
Intermittent (Batch) - The start of mass production. Each step is done in bulk (like mixing up a big batch of pancake batter, or cutting parts for 20 products at once). Can be done by one person or by different people who specialize in that process.
Continuous - Exemplified by assembly lines in factories. Many people working together to make many copies of the same product. Each worker trained in their specific job. Workers move from product to product or materials are moved from worker station to station (moving assembly line). Works well when you have a consistent need for a standard product.
Flexible (Automated) - use of reprogrammable machines that might even be able to switch out tools to perform multiple task. Products are mass produced without "retooling" but each product made can be customized to each specific customer.