Batch size 1

What is meant by Batch size 1?

The term "Batch Size 1" refers to the production of individual, customer-specific products in a quantity of one. This allows for maximum flexibility and adaptation to customer requirements without losing the efficiency of mass production.

Typical software functions in the area of "Batch Size 1":

1. Product Configurator: Allows customers to design products according to their wishes.
2. Production Planning: Optimizes production for individual, customized orders.
3. Material Requirements Planning: Manages material needs for customer-specific products.
4. Digital Twin: Simulates and visualizes individual product variants.
5. Process Automation: Controls flexible manufacturing facilities for different product variants.
6. Quality Assurance: Monitors the quality of each individual, customized product.

Examples of "Batch Size 1":

1. Custom-made furniture according to customer specifications
2. Individually configured automobiles
3. Personalized clothing items
4. Customer-specific machine parts
5. Individually adapted prostheses
6. Custom-made electronic components