Flashcards: Mass production

production of goods in large numbers through the use of machinery and assembly lines

an occupation or pursuit that requires artistic skill (sewing a dress, making a fence out of iron, making glass)

Process of making large quantities of a product quickly and cheaply

a product moves from worker to worker as each fulfills their task in the process

A diagram showing the steps in a process or system

a part of a machine or device that can be replaced by another, identical part

1. cheaper products 2. can make many very quickly 3. consistency in quality

1. work is boring because people repeat the same task 2. no customization or uniqueness in the creation of a pojtook

Using machinery to perform work without human operators

The process of making sure that products or services meet consistently high standards.