21. Methods of Production Flashcards
1
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Job Production
A
Production of single, individual products.
Eg Ferrari
2
Q
Batch Production
A
Production of batches of similar products in large quantities.
Eg Loaves of bread
3
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Flow Production
A
Process of passing partly produced products from one stage of processing to another in a regular flow.
Eg Coca-Cola bottling plant
4
Q
Lean Production
A
Attempts to eliminate waste while maintaining quality and/or minimise activities that do not add value.
Eg High tech electronics (Apple)
4
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Cell Production
A
Situation in which the flow production line is divided into a number of self-contained units or teams each responsible for a single aspect of production.
Eg Car production
