| Assembly line | A process structure designed to make discrete parts. Parts are moved through a set of specially designed workstations at a controlled rate.
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| Continuous process | An often automated process that converts raw materials into a finished product in one continuous process.
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| Manufacturing cell | An area where simple items that are similar in processing requirements are produced.
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| Product-process matrix | Shows the relationships between different production units and how they are used depending on product volume and the degree of product standardization.
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| Project layout | The product, because of its sheer bulk or weight, remains fixed in a location. Equipment is moved to the product rather than vice versa.
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| Workcenter | A process structure suited for low-volume production of a great variety of nonstandard products. Workcenters sometimes are referred to as departments and are focused on a particular type of operation
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