When is repetitive manufacturing typically recommended?

Repetitive manufacturing is typically recommended in situations where there is high product stability. This approach is designed for environments where manufacturing processes can repeat consistently over time. High product stability implies that the demand for products remains steady, allowing manufacturers to utilize optimized processes and efficient resources to produce goods in a continuous flow.

In a repetitive manufacturing setup, once the processes are established, they can produce the same products repetitively, which enhances productivity, reduces lead times, and lowers manufacturing costs. This is suitable for production scenarios involving standardized products where modifications are minimal, making it different from environments where products frequently change or require significant customization.

Other contexts, such as low product complexity or high product complexity, may not fully benefit from repetitive manufacturing because they require different approaches to address varying levels of customization and production challenges. Similarly, low product stability suggests fluctuations in demand that can lead to inefficiencies if using a repetitive manufacturing approach, as this method relies on consistency and predictability in production schedules.