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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlexible production
/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl prəˈdʌk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A manufacturing system capable of easily adapting to changes in the type and quantity of the product being produced, often utilizing computer-controlled machinery.
"The factory implemented flexible production to rapidly switch between assembling different models of electric vehicles." - 2
An economic production strategy focused on minimizing setup times and enabling small-batch manufacturing to meet diverse consumer preferences.
"Flexible production allows smaller enterprises to compete effectively by customizing goods without massive inventory costs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'flexible', deriving from the Latin 'flexibilis' (able to bend, pliable) via Middle French, and 'production', from the Latin 'productio' (bringing forth or creating). It emerged in modern economic and industrial manufacturing contexts during the late 20th century to describe adaptable, computer-integrated manufacturing systems designed to quickly respond to changing market demands.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flexible production" is said worldwide
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production flexible
Transliteration: prudyk.sjɔ̃ flɛk.sibl
"La production flexible permet à l'usine de s'adapter rapidement aux besoins du marché."
flexible Fertigung
Transliteration: flɛksɪbələ fɛɐ̯tɪɡʊŋ
"Durch flexible Fertigung kann das Unternehmen schnell auf Kundenwünsche reagieren."
produzione flessibile
Transliteration: pro.duˈt͡sjo.ne flesˈsi.bi.le
"La produzione flessibile riduce i tempi di inattività delle macchine."
producción flexible
Transliteration: pɾo.ðukˈsjon flɛkˈsi.βle
"La producción flexible optimiza los recursos de la planta industrial."
produção flexível
Transliteration: pɾu.duˈsɐ̃w flɛkˈsi.vɛw
"A produção flexível é essencial para atender às demandas inconstantes do mercado."
लचीला उत्पादन
Transliteration: lachīlā utpādan
"लचीला उत्पादन प्रणाली कारखाने को तेजी से बदलने की अनुमति देती है।"
柔性生产
Transliteration: róuxìng shēngchǎn
"柔性生产有助于企业快速响应市场需求的变化。"
유연생산
Transliteration: yuyeon-saengsan
"유연생산 시스템은 다품종 소량 생산에 적합합니다."
フレキシブル生産
Transliteration: furekushiburu seisan
"フレキシブル生産により、市場の変化にすばやく対応できます。"
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