Discrete Production System Characteristics Discrete products (individually countable measurable in distinct units ) Not steady production:affected by customers greatly Complex products manufacturing:many parts and components; Short product life cycle,and quickly changed products are (due to continually changing customers' demands). Complex production and operations management; Most methods in IE aimed at this type of production.Discrete Production System Characteristics Discrete products (individually countable measurable in distinct units ), Not steady production: affected by customers greatly ; Complex products manufacturing: many parts and components; Short product life cycle, and quickly changed products are (due to continually changing customers’ demands). Complex production and operations management; Most methods in IE aimed at this type of production