Methods Of Production

Question 1

Give 2 adv of job production

Answer 1

•High quality
•Customisable Orders
•Workers involved in production process from start to finish

Question 2

Give 2 disadv of Job production

Answer 2

•Production costs high
•Production time can be long
•Investment in machinery may be high as specialist equipment required

Question 3

Making a wedding cake is an example of:
A: Job production
B:Flow production

Answer 3

A: Job production

Question 4

Give 2 adv of flow production

Answer 4

•Cost per unit is low
•Time and money saved because of automated assembley line
•Quality systems can be built into every stage of production

Question 5

Give 2 disadv of flow production

Answer 5

•Standardised product produced
•Initial set up costs high
•Work uninspiring for employees

Question 6

Making a car is an example of…
A: Job Production
B:Flow production

Answer 6

B: Flow Production

Question 7

What is JIT production

Answer 7

Where the business doesn’t store any raw materials

Question 8

What is a disadvantage of JIT

Answer 8

•business can’t react to unexpected changes in the market
•business unable to use bulk buy discounts
•could lead to poor customer service

Question 9

Give 3 advantages of JIT production

Answer 9

•more storage space
•fresher product
•business no longer has money tied up in capitol
•reduces waste
•reduces production cost

Question 10

Give 3 things the efficiency of a business depends upon

Answer 10

•employees motivation
•skills of the managers
•quality of suppliers
•investment in tech
•how the products are made

Question 11

What is lean production

Answer 11

Where a business chooses the right method of production based to suit its need