job, batch, flow and cell production

Question 1

what is job production?

Answer 1

bespoke items made individually (e.g. wedding dress) to fit the consumers wants

Question 2

adv and disadv: job production

Answer 2

✅can charge premium price
✅meets customer needs
❌labour intensive (high labour costs)
❌time consuming

Question 3

what is batch production?

Answer 3

batches of identical products are produced then split into separate batches (e.g. for a logo, colour or size)

Question 4

adv and disadv: batch production

Answer 4

✅efficiency because of machinery

❌storing all the products is expensive

Question 5

what is flow production?

Answer 5

continuous production on an assembly line (e.g. drinks or cars)

Question 6

adv and disadv: flow production

Answer 6

✅very efficient
✅less training for staff needed - not a specialised skill
❌low worker motivation
❌initial set up price is very high - machinery costs

Question 7

what is cell production?

Answer 7

whereby workers are grouped to help create a a product

Question 8

why is cell production better than flow production?

Answer 8

because workers are more motivated in cell production and it’s more flexible than flow production