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# Discrete Manufacturing

Discrete manufacturing is a production method involving the assembly of distinct, countable end-products (e.g., cars, electronics, furniture) based on a [Bill of Materials (BOM)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/bill-of-materials-bom).

Unlike [process manufacturing](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/process-manufacturing), discrete manufacturing is characterized by non-continuous production steps, high product variety, and a critical need for lot-level [traceability](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/traceability) for quality control and serial number management. Its complexity necessitates the use of advanced [ERP](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/erp-enterprise-resource-planning) systems for effective resource management, inventory control, and production scheduling. The transition to [Industry 4.0](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/industry4.0) focuses on introducing flexibility and [AI](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/artificial-intelligence)-driven optimization into these intricate assembly processes.

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### RELATED WORDS

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- [Data Sovereignty](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/data-sovereignty)
- [Demand Sensing](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/demand-sensing)
- [Digital Sovereignty](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/digital-sovereignty)
- [Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/design-for-manufacture-and-assembly-dfma)
- [Design for Assembly (DfA)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/design-for-assembly-dfa)
- [Design for Manufacturing (DfM)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/design-for-manufacturing-dfm)
- [Design for Recycling (DfR)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/design-for-recycling-dfr)
- [Design for Environment (DfE)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/design-for-environment-dfe)
- [Decoupling](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/decoupling)
- [Digital Product Passport (DPP)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/digital-product-passport-dpp)
- [Double Materiality](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/double-materiality)
- [DMAIC](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/dmaic)
- [Data Governance](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/data-governance)
- [Data Obsolescence](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/data-obsolescence)
- [Data-Driven Manufacturing (DDM)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/data-driven-manufacturing-ddm)
- [Decarbonization Strategy](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/decarbonization-strategy)
- [Decarbonization](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/decarbonization)
- [Digital Manufacturing](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/digital-manufacturing)

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