| A | B |
| Manufacturing | Making many of the same item at one time. |
| Separating | Excess material is removed, usually through cutting. |
| Forming | The shape of a material is changed (no cutting) |
| Non-Durable Goods | Products designed to be used 1X. |
| Durable Goods | Products designed for more than 1 use. |
| Manufacturing Process | Steps used to change raw materials into a final product. |
| Conditioning | Changes the internal properties of materials. |
| Combining | Putting one material together with others. |
| Push Production | One task is complete and given to the next worker. |
| Pull Production | Worker complete a task when one is available. |