5.2|Operation methods

Question 1

4 operation methods

Answer 1

job production
batch production
mass flow production
mass customization

Question 2

job production

Answer 2

labour intensive

advantages:
most flexible production method
premium price can be charged

disadvantages:
high labour cost
long production times

Question 3

batch production

Answer 3

produce a set of identical products, after completing one batch then production switches to another batch which may have slightly different specification.

advantages:
eos
customer have a greater choice

disadvantages:
less flexibility for customers
a greater need for capital expenditure

Question 4

mass flow production

Answer 4

standardized products
standardization (products are mass manufactured)
capital intensive

advantages:
eos
lower labour cost (few people)

disadvantages:
technical breakdowns cause major problem
staff easily demotivated

Question 5

mass cutomization

Answer 5

large-scale mass production of goods but with the flexibility to adapt the output to the varying needs of different customers.

advantages:
higher profit margins due to premium prices
greater choice for cutomers

disadvantages:
expensive