The text discusses two types of manufacturing systems: Process manufacturing physically or chemically changes materials. The assembly process puts together components to make a product. Look at each of the products listed below and check whether each was produced using a process manufacturing or assembly system.
Product |
Process Manufacturing |
Assembly Process |
Orange juice |
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Hair brush |
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Motor oil |
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Computer |
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Desk |
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Textbook |
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Milk |
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Dress |
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Coal |
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Newspaper |
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Telephone |
Orange juice ------Process Manufacturing
Hair brush ----- Assembly Process
Motor oil ----- Process manufacturing
Computer ----------Assembly Process
Desk - - Assembly Process
Textbook ------ Assembly Process
Milk ---- Process manufacturing
Dress --------- Assembly manufacturing
Coal -------- process manufacturing
Newspaper ----Assembly Process
Telephone----- Assembly Process
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