Repetitive Manufacturing (RPT)
Repetitive Manufacturing is used for the production of standard products that are produced in large quantities in a continuous flow. RPT provides a simplified procedure for the production orders in Job Shop Control.
This type of manufacturing is typically used in these areas:
- Tier 1 and tier 2 automotive, either in stand-alone manufacturing, or as a supply line for larger assembly lines.
- The production of household appliances and consumer electronics.
- Medical supplies and semi-processed foods.
- Any manufacturing environment or parts of manufacturing environment with a continuous and steady demand.
Products suited for repetitive manufacturing have these characteristics:
- Standard (not customized)
- Inexpensive
- A limited number of variants
- May be complex
- A flat bill of material
The product of repetitive manufacture can be a sellable end-item, or a sub-assembly for use in a different manufacture process.
Repetitive products may have started out a items produced in job shop, with the method of production changing due to changes in demand or the number of variants making production by different means more effective.