3.1 - Production Processes

Question 1

Production Management

Answer 1

Refers to all the activities in managing the transformation process

Question 2

Production

Answer 2

Is the changing inputs such as labour services into goods and services that can be sold

Question 3

Job Production

Answer 3

Is a method of production in which a product is supplied to meet the exact rewuirements of a customer

Question 4

Flow Production

Answer 4

Occurs when an item moves continuously from one stage of the process to another

Question 5

Specialisaton

Answer 5

Occurs when individuals focus on a limited number of tasks

Question 6

Lean Production

Answer 6

Is an approach to production that aims to minimise waste

Question 7

Just-in-time Producton (JIT)

Answer 7

Holds as little stock as possible. Items are ordered just in time to be used.

Question 8

Kaize

Answer 8

Continuous improvement. An approach to production that aims to achieve change from a series of small steps