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Generally, we can see that manufacturing processes can be divided into five types. These processes can be varied as food manufacturing, apparel manufacturing, wood product manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, electrical manufacturing and many more.
Types of Manufacturing Techniques:
1. Repetitive Manufacturing : The manufacturing process runs all day and night, all year round, producing a similar product. Repetitive manufacturing is a proper set up where you can speed up production and slow down when needed to meet the business requirements.
2. Discrete Manufacturing : Here is another type of manufacturing which produces the same things but in different designs, there are various setups and frequent changeovers for production speed up. This manufacturing process can be found in factories that produce automobiles, furniture, toys, airplanes, gadgets and smartphones.
3. Job-Shop Manufacturing : Job shop manufacturing is made up of various production areas which produce small batches of custom products. These are either made to order or produced as per stock. You can organize these workstations; manufacturers can produce custom products or more in batches. It is good for bespoke products which can produce project to project.
4. Batch Process Manufacturing : This manufacturing process is similar to discrete and job-shop manufacturing. The batch process depends on consumer demand and is produced accordingly. After batch production, the equipment is cleaned and prepared for the next batch, so that again a batch process can be produced, and this process is continuous.
5. Continuous Process Manufacturing : Continuous process manufacturing is similar to repetitive manufacturing, this one also runs 24/7. However, in the mining process the raw materials can be granule materials. This type of manufacturing process happens in industries like oil refining, metal smelting and some food productions.