Which term describes a small-scale production process centred on manual skills?

• A. Craft production
• B. Design for assembly
• C. Density
• D. Cupping

Answer: (A)

Craft production describes small-scale work where skilled workers perform tasks mainly by hand, often producing customized items or small runs with a focus on craftsmanship and quality. This setup relies on manual dexterity, adaptable processes, and close attention to detail, rather than high-volume, standardized output. That’s why it best fits a production approach centered on manual skills in a limited-scale context.

Design for assembly, by contrast, focuses on designing products to simplify the assembly process, which is about ease of construction rather than the scale or skill level of production. Density is a material property, not a production method. Cupping refers to a forming technique, not a production system.