How Did Technological Advances Lead to the Advent of the Factory

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Essay

How did technological advances lead to the advent of the factory system of manufacturing? Include some of the more important technological improvements in your answer, and state what changes they enabled.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Cycle Time

The total time required from the start of production to the completion of the final product.

Throughput

The rate at which a system or process produces goods, completes tasks, or achieves outcomes, often measured within a specific time frame.

Pull Time

is the timing or scheduling mechanism in production or supply chains that initiates the movement or production of goods in response to demand.

JIT Partnership

A collaborative arrangement between suppliers and manufacturers where materials are produced and delivered just in time for production, reducing inventory costs and enhancing efficiency.