Chapter 3 (Production Techniques) Flashcards
What are production techniques?
Methods used to transform raw materials into finished products through various processes, workflows, and technologies to meet consumer demands.
What is job production?
Creates unique, custom products for specific customer needs, with each item being one-of-a-kind.
List advantages of job production.
- High-quality, custom products
- Easy to change designs
- Workers stay motivated
- Happy customers
- Skilled work
List disadvantages of job production.
- Expensive
- Slow production
- Resources not always used well
- Hard to plan and schedule
- Needs skilled workers
What are the characteristics of the job production process?
- Makes unique items for specific client needs
- Requires detailed craftsmanship
- Uses flexible tools for various tasks
- Produces a small, diverse range of products
- Takes more time, increasing unit costs
What is batch production?
Produces groups of identical items, with each batch completing one production stage before moving to the next.
List advantages of batch production.
- Saves costs with large batches
- Flexible for different products
- Cheaper per unit than job production
- Efficient resource use
- Easier planning and management
List disadvantages of batch production.
- Idle time between batches
- Less customization
- High inventory costs
- Delays if rework is needed
- Complex scheduling
What does ‘idle’ mean in production?
Not active or not in use, referring to times when machines, workers, or resources are not being utilized.
What are the batch method techniques in production?
- Scheduling: Plan batches to avoid downtime
- Setup: Adjust equipment for each batch
- Quality: Ensure consistency with checks
- Inventory: Manage materials to reduce costs
What are the characteristics of batch production?
- Products made in groups of identical items
- Changes equipment for each batch
- Produces a set number of items at a time
- Time is spent changing setups between batches
- Reduces costs through economies of scale
- Can create inventory between batches
What is mass production?
Making a large number of the same product continuously, usually using assembly lines.
List characteristics of mass production.
- Produces large quantities of identical items
- Maximizes efficiency and reduces costs
- Divides tasks among specialized workers
- Reduces costs through economies of scale
- Meets high market demand with large volumes
List advantages of mass production.
- Fast production
- Lower cost per item
- Same quality in each product
- Fewer workers needed
- Easy to plan production
List disadvantages of mass production.
- Expensive setup
- Hard to change designs
- Repetitive work for workers
- Dependence on machinery
- High risk if there’s a machine breakdown
