Factory System

Definition

The factory system is a method of manufacturing using machinery and division of labor. This system was first adopted in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century and later spread around the world.

Related terms

Division of Labor: The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Mass Production: The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products often using assembly lines or automated technology.

Industrialization: The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on manufacturing goods.