Despite the numerous competitive advantages of one-of-a-kind production (OKP), the low efficiency and high costs associated with OKP companies threaten to push their business opportunities into the hands of cheaper overseas suppliers.One-of-a-Kind Production introduces a novel strategy and technology to help OKP companies to efficiently mass-produce customized products. In One-of-a-Kind Production, case studies from OKP companies are used to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the OKP strategy and technology. These case studies include:a structural steel construction company,
a manufacturer of specifically ordered compressors and refrigeration systems,
a customized high pressure vessel manufacturing company, and
a custom window and door manufacturer.


To help readers understand OKP strategy and technology, the authors offer a year¿s free access to the OKP Management and Control Software System. This system is based on a new integrated production control and management concept, namely product production structure. It is a useful tool ¿ and One-of-a-Kind Production is a valuable guide ¿ for production engineers and managerial staff in manufacturing companies, as well as for university researchers and graduate students.

Summarizes research findings related to one-of-a-kind production strategy, system and technology

1. Introduction to the One-of-a-Kind Production System.- 2. Framework of Computer Aided One-of-a-Kind Production System.- 3. Rapid Product Development in One-of-a-Kind Production.- 4. Cost Estimate and Control in One-of-a-Kind Production.- 5. Knowledge Mapping.- 6.  Information Generation.- 7. Adaptive Scheduling and Control of One-of-a-Kind Production.- 8. One-of-a-Kind Production Management and Control Software System©.