Assembly-line

Definition

An assembly line is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product efficiently. It's commonly used in mass production settings where the same item is being produced repeatedly.

Related terms

Mass Production: The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines or automated technology.

Efficiency: The ability to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort; in manufacturing, it often involves optimizing processes to produce more with less resources.

Sequential Production: A method of production where operations on goods are performed in a fixed sequence; this contrasts with custom or bespoke production where each item may require different operations