Methods of Production.

Question 1

What are the 3 types of production?

Answer 1

Batch, Flow and Job Production.

Question 2

What is Batch Production?

Answer 2

Making a set quantity of identical products.

Question 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Batch Production?

Answer 3

Advantages: Variety of sizes or flavours, can be partially automated and can produce more products than Job Production.
Disadvantages: Not as flexible as Job Production and costs might be higher than Flow Production.

Question 4

What is Flow Production?

Answer 4

Continuously making identical products.

Question 5

What are the disadvantages and advantages of Flow Production?

Answer 5

Advantages: Make larger quantities, products are identical (customer trust) and it’s a highly automated process.
Disadvantages: Profit margins can be smaller, not tailored to customers, expensive for machinery.

Question 6

What is Job Production?

Answer 6

Individual products are made one at a time.

Question 7

What are the disadvantages and advantages of Job Production?

Answer 7

Advantages: High profit margins, employees might be more motivated/enjoy more, customers get exactly what they want.
Disadvantages: Highly trained/skilled staff are required (increased costs) and training (if necessary) can be expensive.