Secondary Activities

Secondary activities encompass manufacturing, processing, and construction industries, transforming raw materials into valuable products.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is an essential economic activity that transforms raw materials into finished goods, adding value and contributing to economic development.

Characteristics Of Modern Large Scale Manufacturing

Modern large scale manufacturing is characterized by advanced technology, specialization, and a complex organizational structure aimed at achieving mass production.

Specialisation Of Skills/methods Of Production

This section explores the specialization of skills and methods of production in various manufacturing industries and the transition from traditional to modern manufacturing practices.

Mechanisation

Mechanisation refers to the use of machines to perform tasks, enhancing efficiency and production in various industries.

Technological Innovation

Technological innovation is crucial for modern manufacturing, impacting efficiency, quality control, and waste elimination.

Uneven Geographic Distribution

The section discusses how modern manufacturing is unevenly distributed across the globe, focusing on factors influencing industrial locations and the types of industries involved.

Why Do Large-Scale Industries Choose Different Locations?

Large-scale industries select their locations based on factors like access to markets, raw materials, labor, energy, and government policies.

Access To Market

This section discusses the importance of market access in determining industrial location and the various factors influencing it.

Access To Raw Material

This section discusses the importance of raw materials in economic activities, particularly focusing on the secondary sector's role in transforming these materials into valuable products.

Access To Labour Supply

This section discusses the role of labour supply in the location and operation of manufacturing industries, emphasizing its importance along with other factors such as access to resources and market.

Access To Sources Of Energy

This section explores the importance of various energy sources in industrial activities and how they influence the location and operations of manufacturing industries.

Access To Transportation And Communication Facilities

This section discusses the importance of transportation and communication facilities in facilitating industrial activities and the overall economic landscape.

Government Policy

This section explores how government policies influence economic activities, particularly focusing on secondary manufacturing activities and factors affecting industrial locations.

Access To Agglomeration Economies/links Between Industries

This section explains the significance of agglomeration economies and how industries benefit from spatial proximity to each other and resource access.

Classification Of Manufacturing Industries

This section discusses the classification of manufacturing industries based on various factors, including size, input materials, outputs, and ownership.

Industries Based On Size

This section describes the classification of manufacturing industries based on size and highlights the characteristics of household, small-scale, and large-scale industries.

Household Industries Or Cottage Manufacturing

Household industries are small-scale manufacturing units where artisans use local raw materials to produce goods, primarily for local consumption or market sale.

Small Scale Manufacturing

Small scale manufacturing involves the transformation of raw materials using simple machinery and semi-skilled labor, providing local employment and supporting economic growth.

Large Scale Manufacturing

Large scale manufacturing transforms raw materials into valuable products through specialized processes.

Industries Based On Inputs/raw Materials

This section discusses how different industries transform raw materials into finished products, emphasizing the significance of secondary economic activities.

Agro Based Industries

Agro-based industries process agricultural raw materials into finished goods, playing a vital role in secondary activities and contributing to economic development.

Mineral Based Industries

Mineral-based industries are vital secondary activities that convert raw minerals into valuable products, impacting economic activities through manufacturing and processing.

Chemical Based Industries

This section discusses the significance of secondary activities in transforming raw materials into valuable products, with a specific focus on chemical-based industries.

Forest Based Industries

Forest-based industries utilize various forest products, such as timber and bamboo, as raw materials for creating valuable goods.

Animal Based Industries

This section discusses various animal-based industries, focusing on the raw materials they provide, such as leather and wool, and examines the broader context of secondary activities in manufacturing.

Industries Based On Output/product

This section discusses various types of industries based on output and product, focusing on the role of manufacturing and the characteristics of different industry types.

Industries Based On Ownership

Industries can be categorized based on ownership into public, private, and joint sectors.

Concept Of High Technology Industry

The high technology industry, or high-tech, focuses on advanced manufacturing utilizing intensive research and development, showcasing sophisticated machinery and workforce dynamics.

Exercises

This section outlines key concepts regarding secondary economic activities and their classifications, along with exercises for comprehension reinforcement.