3.2.7 scales of production Flashcards
what is batch production used for
make consistent products and maintaining a quality standard.
-products can be produced in large batches, reducing the overall cost per item
examples: clothing, baked goods, newspapers
-templates or moulds can ensure consistency of production
-each batch will be tested for quality and uniformity
-machinery may need to be stopped between batches causing downtime
what is a prototyper
and whats it used for
a representation of a product before it is producewd. helps evaluate and test a design without wasting many materials and money. it confirms design methods and costs
what is one off production and whats it for
manufacture of a single item
could be a custom or a bespoke item made specifically to a client’s brief
the quality and level of skilled craftsmanship will be high, but the cost of production will also be high, making the cost of the product high.
examples include: handmade wedding dresses or clothing
pieces of jewellery
what is mass production and what is it used for
manufacture of standardised products in large quantities. examples are vehicles, pharmecuticals, popular soft drinks and mobile phones
advantages of mass production
-automation of processes abd assembly lines contribute to the effiecient manufacture of high volume products
-automated assembly line production requires fewer workers, reducing costs
-t the costs are spread over a large number of goods manufactured, reducing costs per unit
what is continuous production and what is it for
a continuous process that takes place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. this is usually produced for products which have very high demand and are essentials in human life for example:
bread, many household chemicals, cement and steel etc.
disadvantages of continuous production
industries using continuous production are very expensive to run as they are constantly using up energy and electricity
advantages of conitnuous production
processes will be hughlighy automated with a small workforce, improving accuracy and efficiency
machinery is set up to produce large volumes of one item
examples of continuous production
oil refinery, blast furnaces, power stations, paper pulp production, smelting
discuss the benefits of a bespoke or tailor made suit compared to one you can buy at the department store
a bespoke suit is made to fit an individual client, meaning that it will be a perfect fit, the quality and finish will be much better than the ones from the department store. made from high quality fabrics
