Glossary

Discrete manufacturing

Discrete manufacturing describes manufacturing of distinct items - items you can easily count, touch, see, such as a pencil, a battery, a telephone, a bicycle, a fuel pump, etc. Discrete as opposed to Process manufacturing.
Ref: 123349/2006-10-01

Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Manufactoring, Manufaktur

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