PRODUCTION METHODS Flashcards
1
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What is a MANUFACTURING SYSTEM?
A
It provides the manufacturer with accurate info on
- proportions
- ratios
- tolerances
- name
- production process
- raw Ingredients
- cooking temps
- net weight
2
Q
What are the 3 main types of PRODUCTION SYSTEM?
A
- JOB
- BATCH
- MASS
3
Q
What is JOB PRODUCTION SYSTER?
A
Production of a prototype or ‘one off’ special order
- Expensive
- Unique
- Time consuming
4
Q
What is BATCH PRODUCTION SYSTEM?
A
SMALL number of identical products
- Cheaper
- Eg. small bakery
- Offers consumer with more choice
5
Q
What is MASS PRODUCTION SYSTEM?
A
LARGE number of identical products
- Helps meet high demand for products
- E.g 1.5million tins of beans a day
6
Q
What is a SMALL SCALE FACTORY TRIAL?
A
This happens before proper production begins.
- it is continually assessed with careful monitoring to eliminate problems
- recipe is then scaled up for larger quantities
7
Q
What is HACCP?
A
A system of risk assessment & safety checks to identify hazards and making sure they’re controlled every day.
8
Q
What other systems are used?
A
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Samples are taken at beginning/ middle/ end of each batch to make sure it’s high quality & uniform
- Reduces waste as it identifies problems early on so they can be resolved
9
Q
What is a DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM?
A
Required for all products
- Refrigerated transport
- Fresh/ chilled/ frozen
- Air/ sea/ railway
