Mass production has shaped the manufacturing industry for decades, but High Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) production offers a smarter approach as businesses increasingly need flexibility, customization, and precision. In this episode, we explore what HMLV means and why it’s becoming essential across industries, from aerospace to medical devices to advanced electronics. Amtech CEO Jay Patel explains how HMLV helps businesses create custom solutions, realize new value, and compete by designing products around customer needs rather than forcing standardization. We also discuss how AI, automation, and adaptive supply chains are making HMLV more efficient, along with the challenges it presents, from supply chain management to shifting operational strategies. 

Companies that resist this shift will face inefficiencies, rigid processes, and lost opportunities as customization becomes the norm. Others will scramble to keep up, struggling to rethink operations and supply chains. Those that embrace HMLV will lead, working with agility, reducing waste, and setting new standards for efficiency and innovation. Featuring Jay Patel.