TYPES OF PROCESS FLOW TECHNOLOGY
The flow technology of the process used to make or deliver a product or service impacts facility layout, resources, technology decisions, and work methods. The process architecture may be an important component in the firm's strategy for building a competitive advantage. When characterized by its flow structure, a process broadly can be classified either as a job shop or a flow shop . A job shop process uses general purpose resources and is highly flexible. A flow shop process uses specialized resources and the work follows a fixed path. Consequently, a flow shop is less flexible than a job shop. Some suitable examples in the process flow technology are as follows: a) Project Technology - Example: building construction b) Job shop Technology - Example: print shop c) Batch Technology - Example: bakery d) Assembly line Technology - Example: automobile production line e) Continuous flow Tech