Discrete manufacturing

Examples of discrete manufacturing products are automobiles, furniture, smartphones, and airplanes.

Discrete manufacturing is often characterized by individual or separate unit production.

Low volume/high complexity production results in the need for a flexible manufacturing system that can improve quality and time-to-market speed while cutting costs.

Industry Profile - Discrete Manufacturing includes makers of consumer electronics, computer and accessories, appliances, and other household items, as well as "big ticket” consumer and commercial goods like cars and aeroplanes.

Each process can be individually started or stopped and can be run at varying production rates.