Mass production
Mass production
Mass production (/mæs prəˈdʌkʃən/), also known as flow production or continuous production, is a method of production that uses a continuous process to manufacture a large volume of identical or very similar products. The term is often associated with the Industrial Revolution, where it was first implemented on a large scale.
Etymology
The term "mass production" has its origins in the early 20th century, coined to describe the new manufacturing methods that were being developed during the Industrial Revolution. The word "mass" refers to the large quantities of products being produced, while "production" refers to the process of creating these products.
Related Terms
- Assembly line: A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product much faster than with handcrafting-type methods.
- Economies of scale: The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.
- Standardization: The process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties.
- Division of labor: The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mass production
- Wikipedia's article - Mass production
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