Definition 1.A process that is not in continuous or mass production; operations are carried out with discrete quantities of material or a limited number of items. Reference 1.MGH;
Definition manufacturing of a product in multiple, discrete steps, with a production stop at the end of each step, before moving the process to the next step Reference "COM-Terminology Coordination, based on: Shane McLaughlin. 'Continuous Manufacturing vs Batch Manufacturing in the Pharmaceutical Industry' (1.2.2022). SL Controls"
Comment Typically, production comes to a halt while samples are tested for quality offline. During these hold times, the material may be stored or shipped to other facilities globally to complete the manufacturing process. This can greatly increase the time it takes to make drugs, adding weeks or months to the process.