The document discusses different types of production operations including extraction, processing, manufacturing, mass production, custom production, and materials processing. Extraction involves obtaining products from nature like crops, lumber, and livestock. Processing changes products like honey, soil, and olive oil. Manufacturing combines raw and processed materials into finished goods such as cosmetics, shoes, and dishes. Mass production creates large quantities of identical items like phones, doughnuts, and sunglasses. Custom production makes exclusive products for individual customers including computers, prosthetics, and signs. Materials processing changes raw materials for use in other products through processes like oil refining and milling flour.

1. Production
Operations
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2. Types of
Production
Manufacturing

3. Extraction
Cultivation
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Obtaining products from nature or using natural resources to grow.
This can include granite, lumber, livestock, and crops.

4. Processing
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Changing and improving the form of another product.
This can include things such as: honey, soil, & olive oil.

5. Manufacturing
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Combining raw materials and processed materials into finished
products. These can include cosmetics, shoes, and dishes.

6. Mass Production
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The process of using assembly activities to produce large quantities of
identical products. This can include items such as: iPhones, Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts, & Sun Glasses.

7. Custom
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The process of producing a specific and exclusive product for a customer.
This may include customized computers, prosthetic limbs, & signs.
Manufacturing

8. Materials
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The process of changing raw materials to another form in order to be
consumed or used to make other products. This can include things such as:
oil refinery, lumber yard processing trees, mills processing flour, cereal,
and feed.
Processing