The job shop's distinguishing
feature is the production of a wide variety of products.
It is the perfect
alternative for a specialized part needed in small manufacturing
lot sizes.
Disadvantages:
It becomes extremely
difficult to manage as the production rates grow, resulting
in long product throughput times and very large in-process
inventory levels.
For more detailed discussion,
look at the individual process pros-cons: Milling,
Turning, and Drilling.
