bulk production
/ˈbʌlk prəˈdʌkʃən/ · bulk·pro·duc·tion
noun
- The manufacturing of goods in large quantities, typically using standardized processes and equipment. The company switched to bulk production to meet the soaring demand for its smartphones.
- A system or method of producing items in high volume rather than in small, custom batches. Bulk production reduces unit costs but often limits product customization.
Synonyms
mass productionlarge‑scale manufacturinghigh‑volume productionindustrial productionassembly‑line productionoutput scalingvolume manufacturingstandardized production
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "bulk production" gained prominence during World War II, when factories were retooled to mass‑produce weapons and equipment for the war effort.