factory system

The factory system is a method of manufacturing that emerged during the Industrial Revolution. It involves bringing workers and machines together in a single location— the factory— to produce goods more efficiently. Instead of artisans making products individually at home, the factory system allows for mass production. Tasks are divided into small steps, allowing workers to specialize and increase productivity. This system enabled faster production, lower costs, and a greater variety of goods, significantly transforming economies and societies by contributing to urbanization and changing labor dynamics.