| A | B |
|---|
| break-of-bulk point | location where transfer is possible from one mode of transportation to another |
| bulk-gaining industry | industry in which the final product weighs more or comprises a greater volume than the inputs |
| bulk-reducing industry | industry in which the final product weighs less or comprises a lower volume than the inputs |
| cottage industry | manufacturing based in homes rather than in a factory |
| fordist | mass production in which each worker is assigned none specific task to perfom |
| labor-intensive industry | industry for which labor costs make up a high percentage of total expenses |
| Maquiladora | factories built by U.S. companies in Mexico to take advantage of low Mexican labor costs |
| new international division of labor | transfer of less-skilled, low-paid jobs from MDC's to LDC's |
| outsourcing | corporate decision to turn over much responsibiity for production to independent suppliers |
| post-fordist | adoption by companies of flexible work rules to teams that perform a variety of tasks |
| site factors | location factors related to the cost of factors inside the plant |
| situation factors | location related to the transportation of materials to and from a factory |
| textile | fabric made by weaving |
