The discussion question is

What is the difference between craft production, mass production, lean production, and mass
customization

Please reflect on these five questions. We will discuss them in our next class

1. " In world class manufacturing we are in control of our processes" - how do you explain this statement

2. Can you give a few examples of "build to order"

3. In mass production, quality means "end of line" inspection; what would quality mean in world class
manufacturing environment

4. What is the difference between the terms Efficiency, Productivity, Utilization, and Effectiveness

5.What as per you, would be the goals of a business and why

a) revenue growth

b) increasing market share

c) profit maximization

d) improving operational efficiency

e) improving supply chain efficiency

 agile manufacturing and production or mass customization

 muda mura muri
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