Explain and differentiate between the characteristics of a project, job shop, flow shop, and ...

The following characteristics describe a project:
 One-of-a-kind
 Large scale
 Complex
 Wide variation in specifications or tasks
 Resources brought to the site

The following characteristics describe a job shop:
 Significant setup and/or changeover time
 Low to moderate volume
 Batching (small to large jobs)
 Many process routes with some repetitive steps
 Customizes design to customer's specifications
 High level of skills

The following characteristics describe a flow shop:
 Little or no setup or changeover time
 Dedicated to a small range of goods or services that are highly similar
 Similar sequence of process steps
 Moderate to high volumes
 Specialized skills

The following characteristics describe continuous flow:
 Very high volumes in a fixed processing sequence
 Not made from discrete parts
 High investment in equipment and facilities
 Dedicated to a small range of goods and services
 Automated movement of goods or information between process steps
 24-hour/7-day continuous operation