In the case of workshop production, activities of the same type and function, as well as the machinery belonging to it, are gathered and set up in a specially separated place (e.g. carpentry shop, lathe, etc.).
Advantages
Flexibility with regard to defining a value creation program
Ability to produce products that deviate from the usual production program
In times of declining employment, it is possible to improve capacity utilization
In tougher times, it is easier to produce substitute products
Disadvantages
Often long roads and transport times
The flow of goods is more difficult to optimize
Review and control of the production process are difficult to achieve
