1.6 scales of production Flashcards
what is one off production?
making a singular product
often called a prototype
examples of one off production:
tailored suits
personalised products
- cakes
- custom yacht
advantages of one off production:
personalised to user
meets the needs of a small market
disadvantages of one off production:
expensive
labour heavy
takes more time
difficult to produce
what is mass production?
large quantities of production
that uses a sequence of stages for manufacture
mass production examples:
cars
clothing
mobile phones
disadvantages of mass production:
high set up cost
loss of jobs - limited need for workers
have to be trained to use facilities
advantages of mass production:
high quality
high rate
high productivity
what is mass production also called?
line production
what is batch production?
creating a certain number of products
how are seasonal clothes batch production?
the make a certain amount for the estimated sell and what the seasons over it’s no longer sold
examples of batch production:
music, vinyls and CDs
bakery products
clothes
disadvantages of batch production:
limited to make a limited product
high set up costs
machinery must be maintained
advantages of batch production:
jigs and moulds used for accurate production
simultaneous work increases efficiency and process
what is unit production systems (UPS)?
- overhead transporter system
- that transports work to different work stations
