The manufacture of goods in large quantities by means of machines, standardized design and parts, and, often, assembly lines
Mass production is the production of something in large quantities, especially by machine. equipment that would allow the mass production of baby food. The manufacture of goods in large quantities, often using standardized designs and assembly-line techniques. when products are made in large numbers by machines so that they can be sold cheaply mass-produced. Application of the principles of specialization, division of labour, and standardization of parts to the manufacturing of goods on a large scale. Modern mass-production methods have led to such improvements in the cost, quality, quantity, and variety of goods available that the largest global population in history is now sustained at the highest general standard of living ever. The requirements for mass production of a particular product include the existence of a market large enough to justify a large investment; a product design that can use standardized parts (see interchangeable parts) and processes; a physical layout that minimizes materials handling; division of labour into simple, short, repetitive steps (see time-and-motion study); continuous flow of work; and tools designed specifically for the tasks to be performed. See also assembly line
the production of large quantities of a standardized article (often using assembly line techniques)
Large volume production of the same basic product or product line based on the type and timing of demand and facility design and capabilities, which can be for either finished goods or lower level items
(p 278) The process of making a large number of a limited variety of products at very low cost