Methods of Production Flashcards
What is the scale of production
use of particular manufacturing methods to suit anticipated volume of sales
What is one off production also known as
bespoke or job production
What are example of one off production
wedding cake
luxury yacht
What are the problems with one off production
increased expense and complexity
individual client consultation
more skilled workers
fewer economies of scale
What is batch production
manufacture of groups of products to increase efficiency using simultaneous manufacturing processes
What are examples of batch produced products
pottery
wooden furniture
electric guitars
What are the benefits of batch producing
jigs fixutres and CnC more accurate and faster
once set up easy to repeat
What is mass production
making large number of products in highly mechanised factories
What does mass production make use of
division of labour where workers do single processes
What are examples of mass produed appliances
cars
clothing
mobile phones
What is continuous production
high volume 24/7 production w automated machinery
