Difference between multi-step and 1-step manufacturing

3Shape LMS users can choose to manufacture cases in two different ways:

1)  Multi-step:  build a production line with separate tasks so lab staff can move cases forward.  Always know the precise location of all cases.  Multi-step also provides more detailed technician productivity reporting.  Generally speaking, labs consider using this manufacturing approach with 5 or more technicians.

2)  1-step:  simplify manufacturing by only checking cases into and out of production.  There are no tasks in 1-step manufacturing.  Smaller labs tend to use 1-step to simplify workflow (and it's easier to know where cases are in a small lab).  .