Production Process Flashcards
What is job production?
Production of one off items to meet the needs of each individual customer
Example of job production
Tailer, specialist cakes
Advantages of job production
Premium price
High quality
Meets individual needs
Disadvantage of job production
Requires skilled workers
Time consuming
Goods are expensive
What is batch production
Identical items are produced in groups with slight variation. Each item passing through the production process at the same time
Example of batch production
Bread, clothes (different sizes)
Advantage of batch production
Meet needs of different customers
Quicker and cheaper production
Disadvantage of batch production
Takes time to switch production- reset machinery
Less choice compared to job production
What is flow production
Items move along the production line in a continuous process
Advantage of flow production
Uses specialist machinery
Suitable for mass production
Large scale
Low cost per unit
Efficient due to the use of machinery
Consistent quality
Disadvantage of flow production
High initial cost
Mistakes or problems can shut down the whole production process
Low variety and choice for customer
Benefit of using technology
More accuracy
Quicker production
Increased competitiveness
Drawback of using technology
High initial cost
Loss of human touch
Hazardous environment
