Describe secondary manufacturing processes.

Description should include the concept that most manufacturing operations employ a combination of these types of processes.

Description should also include the four types of manufacturing systems:

• Custom
• Intermittent
• Continuous
• Flexible

Teacher Resource:

• Differences Between Manufacturing Systems Links to an external site.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What type of manufacturing processes do major automobile makers use?
• What are examples of custom-made products?
• What does continuous manufacturing mean? What might be made using that type of production?
• When would each type of manufacturing be used?