The use of overhead transported for component transfer between workers to improve factory efficiency
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The use of mainly computer-based technology to facilitate efficient, competitive production of low volume, customised products
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The organisation of manufacture to reduce dependence on externally sources parts and sub assemblies.
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The manufacture of products as needed, in response to existing orders.
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The design and manufacture of products to individual specifications.
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Production using work cells of CNC machines and robots that can be used to make a wide range of different products , typically one off bespoke items or in small batches.
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The use of groups of CNC machines, robots and AGVs to facilitate efficient, flexible manufacturing.
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Parts such as screws and lightbulbs that are made to a common standard to ensure interchangeability
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Product parts that are sourced from external suppliers rather than being manufactured in-house
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A self contained element of a product that is made separately and incorporated in the final assembly stages
