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
example products of UPS:
textiles garments
embellishments
advantages of UPS:
- quick
- division of skills
- makes a variety of products
- can be computer controlled
disadvantages of UPS:
high set up costs
must work at same pace
organisation crucial
What is one off production also known as?
Bespoke
What is quick response manufacturing?
Going through design and development quickly to meet a customers needs quickly
Why is quick response manufacturing used?
Reduce lead time
What is lead time?
Time between a product being a concept to being complete
what is vertical in house production?
supply chain owned by one company
advantages of vertical in house production?
- reducing risk if components price increase
- protection of brand and intellectual property rights
- unaffected by supplier complications
disadvantages of vertical in house production?
- reduction in knowledge and outside input
- reduction in flexibility
what is mass production also known as?
line production
what is just in time production?
JiT
- manufacturing products as needed, in response to orders
advantages of just in time production?
reduces waste of materials
