5.2 - Operations methods

Question 1

producing a set of identical products; work on each batch is fully completed before production switches to another batch

Answer 1

batch production

Question 2

manufacturing or provision of a product that rely heavily on machinery/equipment (automated production)

Answer 2

capital intensive

Question 3

form of mass production: uses continuous/progressive processes, carried out in sequence. when one task is completed, the next one starts immediately

Answer 3

flow production

Question 4

uses the flexible manufacturing systems to mass produce products that meet individual consumer needs/wants

Answer 4

mass customization

Question 5

large scale manufacturing of a homogeneous product

Answer 5

mass production

Question 6

manufacturing of a unique product/one off job. it can be completed by 1 person or a team of ppl

Answer 6

job production

Question 7

production relies heavily on labour inputs, so cost of labour is the largest proportion of a firm’s production cost

Answer 7

labour intensive

Question 8

producing an identical or homogenous product in large quantities

Answer 8

standardization