Mass production INCLUDES production of ITEMS on large scale. It employs very specialized machines and processes and items like metal screws and plastic products are made in mass production.

Flow production involves production of items like air conditioner, TV sets and motorcycles and there is a continuous and STEADY flow of material. 

Various characteristics are:

• Possibility of division of labor.
• Machines are put ACCORDING to the sequence of production.
• Work flow is balanced.
• Time MANAGEMENT is possible in different operations.
• Proper attention is provided to the handling of procedures, tools and materials.
• Flow production is preferred when there is a continuous and regular product demand.
• It offers lowest production cost per unit.

Mass production includes production of items on large scale. It employs very specialized machines and processes and items like metal screws and plastic products are made in mass production.

Flow production involves production of items like air conditioner, TV sets and motorcycles and there is a continuous and steady flow of material. 

Various characteristics are: