2.3.1 Flashcards

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What is flow production?

A

Continuous production of identical products which gives scope for high levels of automation.

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One advantage of flow production?

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Increased productivity

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One disadvantage of flow production?

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Not able to customise products

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What is batch production?

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Producing a limited number of identical products

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Advantage of batch production?

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Able to provide some level of customisation

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Disadvantage of batch production?

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Machinery needs to be cleaned between batches which reduces productivity

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What is job production?

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Production of a one-off item for a single customer

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Advantage of job production?

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Able to charge a premium price because product is bespoke to customer’s needs

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Disadvantage of job production?

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Increased staff costs due to specialist skills and training

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10
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What does the term “business operations” mean?

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The section of an organisation concerned with making and delivering what the customer wants

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What does productivity mean?

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A measure of efficiency, usually output per person in a given time period

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Advantage of increased productivity?

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Reduced unit costs which leads to increased contribution per unit which leads to increased gross profit

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