Batch Production vs Mass Production
Production lines are used both in batch production and mass production. Batch production involves moving a set of items through each step together as a batch. For example, a bakery may process 1200 donuts a step at a time moving the donuts together from workstation to workstation. Afterwards, the production line may be reconfigured for a batch of cookies. Mass production executes every step in the manufacturing process concurrently. For example, if cars are produced in a 28-step process the production line may have a single car at each step at all times.| Overview: Production Line | ||
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Definition | A factory configuration that features a series of manufacturing steps. | |
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