job shop

A "job shop" specializes in producing small batches of custom products, often requiring flexible production processes and highly skilled labor.

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Definition

C1Manufacturing

(technical, business)A facility that produces small quantities of custom products, tailored to individual customer specifications.

Example

  • The company operates a job shop that customizes metal parts for various industries.

C1Production Management

(technical, academic)A production unit where each job requires processing at multiple workstations, with varying processing times and sequences.

Example

  • In a job shop, efficient scheduling is crucial due to the variability in job requirements.

B2Business

(commercial)An agency that provides technical personnel for short-term temporary contracts.

Example

  • The job shop supplied the engineering team needed for the project.

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