5.2 - Operations Methods Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different production methods
A
- job production
- batch production
- mass production
- flow production
- mass customisation
2
Q
what is job production
A
when individual products are produced one at a time and based on the demands of a customer
3
Q
what is bath production
A
the method of production where a number of the same items are produced at the same time
4
Q
what is mass production
A
the production method where products are produced at large quantities at a time, all items are standardised
5
Q
what is flow production
A
when a business produces a continuous stream of standardised products for 24 hours 7 days of the week
6
Q
what is mass customisation
A
a mix of job production and mass production where high volumes of items are produced that are tailored to customers demands
- usually using 3D printing and computer aided designing software
7
Q
what factors are important to consider when deciding a method of production
A
- the demand of the product
- the industry of the product
- the price of the product (profitability)
- the nature of the product
- marketing (is it a luxury business? will it effect brand image?)
