production methods

Question 1

Job production

Answer 1

Each product is customized or tailor made

To meet specific requirements of the customer

Each product is completed before the next is started

Question 2

Batch production

Answer 2

Producing a number of similar products (‘a batch’) at one time

Products items identical groups

Then moving on to the next bach

Or the batch on the next stage of production

Question 3

Mass Production

Answer 3

Producing large amounts of a standardised product

Usually highly automated

Moves along production stations

Continually moving production line

Question 4

Flow production

Answer 4

Same but continuous, 24 hours a day production

E.g. Oil rig

Question 5

Cell production

Answer 5

Similar to mass/flow production

Production line is split up into self-contained unit (cells)

Each unit completes a distinct part of the production

E.g. Car engine

Question 6

Mass customization

Answer 6

Combination of

Mass production

Job production