Industrial Processes Flashcards
What three types of productions are there?
Mass, batch and one-off
What are the features of a mass production manufacture?
Product is fairly simplistic
High demand
Not many components to assemble
Not many different materials
Give and example of a mass produced product
Drink cans
What are the advantages of mass production?
End product can be very cheap to the customer
Labour costs are very cheap, not much skill required
What are the disadvantages of mass production?
Initial setting up of equipment is expensive
Quality control issues have to be In place to ensure a quality product at the end
What is batch production?
Products made in specific quantities
Give an example of a batch product
Aeroplanes or cars
What are the advantages of batch production?
Expensive to set up production lines so end product will be cheaper to sell
A good method if and item goes out of fashion so production can stop
What are the disadvantages of batch production?
Company needs to be flexible to adapt to different types of batches
Initial set up is expensive
What are the features of a batch production?
A product that is in fashion for a certain period of time
Usually more expensive products
Complex
More skill required
What is one-off production?
Only one made
What are the advantages of one off production?
Unique product
Answers exact customer requirements
What are the disadvantages of one off production?
Highly skilled workers required
Very expensive
Company needs to be flexible to adapt to different jobs
Labour very expensive
What is an example of one-off production?
A bridge
What is “Just in time” manufacturing?
Method used go save manufacturing costs in the industry by receiving materials and components just before the product is manufactured
