Production

Question 1

What is one-off?

Answer 1

Bespoke
One off
Expensive, long time time to make
E.g. Wedding dress

Question 2

What is batch production?

Answer 2

Series of identical products made
Once finished another series of products are made using same production line
E.g. Bread, furniture

Question 3

What is mass production?

Answer 3

Uses a production line
Each element made at a different stage
Produced for long periods of time
If a problem at one stage, everything stops
E.g. Cars, electrical goods

Question 4

What is continuous production?

Answer 4

Produced 24/7
Relatively cheap
E.g. Standard components and drink bottles

Question 5

What is Just in Time?

Answer 5

Everything arrives as it is needed
Reduces storage costs
If delivery fails, no production
Often factories have a buffer stock (small amount of stock incase delivery is late)