Difference between discrete and process manufacturing?

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Discrete manufacturing produces distinct items while process manufacturing produces continuous items.

Discrete manufacturing involves the production of distinct items such as cars, computers, and furniture.
Process manufacturing involves the production of continuous items such as chemicals, food, and beverages.
Discrete manufacturing involves the use of bills of materials (BOMs) to specify the components needed to produce the final product.
Process manufacturing involves the use of recipes or formulas to specify the ingredients and quantities needed to produce the final product.
Discrete manufacturing typically involves assembly lines and workstations, while process manufacturing involves continuous flow production.
Discrete manufacturing is often used for high-volume, low-variety production, while process manufacturing is used for low-volume, high-variety production.

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