Manufacturing

Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Manufacturing shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Manufacturing offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Manufacturing at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Manufacturing? Wrong! If the Manufacturing is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Manufacturing then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Manufacturing? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Manufacturing and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Manufacturing wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Manufacturing then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Manufacturing site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Manufacturing, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Manufacturing, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

Manufacturing (from Latin language manu factura, "making by hand") is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale. The term may refer to a vast range of human activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production, in which raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale.

Manufacturing takes place under all types of economic systems. In a capitalist economy, manufacturing is usually directed toward the mass production of product (business) for sale to consumers at a profit. In a collectivist economy, manufacturing is more frequently directed by a state agency to supply perceived needs. In modern economies, manufacturing occurs under some degree of government regulation.

Modern manufacturing includes all intermediate processes required for the production and integration of a product's components. Some industries, such as Fabrication (semiconductor) and Fabrication (metal) manufacturers use the term fabrication instead. The manufacturing sector is closely connected with engineering and industrial design. Examples of major manufacturers in the United States include General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, Boeing, Gates Rubber Company and Pfizer. Examples in Europe include France's Airbus and Michelin Tire. Modern proponents of Fair Trade policy and a strong manufacturing base for the Economy of the United States include economists Paul Craig Roberts and Ravi Batra, and commentator Lou Dobbs.

Context

The economics and commercial of a company is covered in Business.
The classification of those Businesses is covered in Industry.
The economic decisions taken within this activity is covered in Production, costs, and pricing.
The law as applied to businesses in covered in Commercial Law.
The general management of a business is in Management (see also: General manager).
The political impact of the development of industry is covered in Political economy
The use of computer technology is covered by Product Lifecycle Management, Advanced Planning & Scheduling and Scheduling (production processes)

History and development

In its earliest form, manufacturing was usually carried out by a single skilled artisan with assistants. Training was by apprenticeship. In much of the pre-industrial world the guild system protected the privileges and trade secrets of urban artisans.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most manufacturing occurred in rural areas, where household-based manufacturing served as a supplemental subsistence strategy to agriculture (and continues to do so in places). Entrepreneurs organized a number of manufacturing households into a single enterprise through the putting-out system.
The beginnings of modern industrial manufacturing are covered in the Industrial Revolution article.
The development of the modern manufacturing facility is covered in the factory article.
The development of the applied science behind manufacturing is covered in the industrial process article.

Manufacturing systems: The changing methods of manufacturing

Craft or guild
Putting-out system
English system of manufacturing
American system of manufacturing
Soviet collectivism in manufacturing
Mass production
Just In Time (business)
Lean manufacturing
Flexible manufacturing
Mass customization
Agile manufacturing
Rapid manufacturing
Prefabrication

Economics of manufacturing According to some economists, manufacturing is a wealth-producing sector of an economy, whereas a service sector tends to be wealth-consuming. {{cite web | last = Friedman | first = David | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = No Light at the End of the Tunnel | work = Los Angeles Times | publisher = New America Foundation | date = 2006 | url= http://www.newamerica.net/publications/articles/2002/no_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-05-12 -->{{cite web | last = Joseph | first = Keith | authorlink = Sir Keith Joseph | coauthors = | title = Monetarism Is Not Enough | work = Center for Policy Studies | publisher = Margaret Thatcher Foundation | date = 1976 | url= http://www.margaretthatcher.org/commentary/displaydocument.asp?docid=110796 | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-05-12 --> Economists who favor a strong manufacturinng base oppose [outsourcing for the sake of labor arbitrage to obtain cheap labor as an example of [absolute advantage which does not produce mutual gain, and not an example of [comparative advantage which does.{{cite web | last = Roberts | first = Paul Craig | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = America is losing | work = Counter Punch | publisher = | date = 2005-05-12 | url= http://www.counterpunch.org/roberts05122005.html | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-06--> [Emerging technologies have provided some new growth in advanced manufacturing employment opportunities in the [Manufacturing Belt in the [United States. Manufacturing provides important material support for national [infrastructure and for [national defense.

On the other hand, some manufacturing may involve significant social and environmental costs. The clean-up costs of hazardous waste, for example, may outweigh the benefits of a product that creates it. Hazardous materials may expose workers to health risks. Developed countries regulate manufacturing activity with labor laws and environmental laws. In the U.S, manufacturers are subject to regulations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. In Europe, pollution taxes to offset environmental costs are another form of regulation on manufacturing activity. Labor Unions and craft guilds have played a historic role negotiation of worker rights and wages. Environment laws and labor protections that are available in developed nations may not be available in the third world. Tort law and product liability impose additional costs on manufacturing.

Taxonomy of manufacturing processes Taxonomy of manufacturing processes

Manufacturing Process Management

Manufacturing categories

Chemical industry

Pharmaceutical

Construction
Electronics

Semiconductor

Engineering

Biotechnology
Emerging technologies
Nanotechnology
Synthetic biology, Bioengineering

Energy industry
Food and Beverage

Agribusiness
Brewing industry
Food processing

Industrial design
Metalworking

Smith
Machinist
Machine tools
Free machining
Tool and die maker
Global steel industry trends
Steel production

Plastics
Telecommunications
Textile manufacturing

Clothing industry
Sailmaker
Tentmaking

Transportation

Theories

Control

Management

List of management topics
Total Quality Management

Quality control

Six Sigma