In this case the components are manufactured at the site or as near to the site as possible. This type of manufacturing is employed for specific jobs that last for a short span of time. Locally available labour force is as for as possible used and the equipment and moulds are rented. Generally, the work is carried out in open space.
Although this has some economical benefits, there are a few disadvantages:
- There are no elaborate arrangements for quality control.
- Work may be disrupted due to weather conditions.
- High degree of mechanization can not be adopted.
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