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Redefining Manufacturing: The Move Towards Personalization
The manufacturing sector is experiencing a revolutionary change, transitioning from conventional mass production to a more dynamic model of mass customization. This shift is fueled by multiple factors that are altering the design, production, and delivery of products. In this discussion, we will examine these factors and their implications for the future of manufacturing. Mass production took root during the Industrial Revolution, fundamentally altering manufacturing by introducing high-volume, low-cost production techniques. This approach allowed companies to generate standardized products affordably and make them widely accessible. However, the limitations of mass production soon became apparent, revealing issues such as a lack of personalization, inefficient resource usage, and high inventory costs. In…