Production System Flashcards
What are the disadvantages of Just in Time (JIT) Stock control?
Delivery mistakes or problems in the material delivered?
What does ‘‘Sub Assembly’’ mean?
Where the components are made separately
What is a production line?
Work is passed along between workers who have specific jobs
What does JIT mean?
Just in time
What does continual flow mean?
The products are continuously made, for a period of time
What is job production?
Job production is one off production, a product that is made with a lot more time.
In what production system is continuous flow used?
Mass production
What production system would be used for winter coats?
Bath production
What is mass production?
Continuously made, for a long period of time.
Which production is most suitable for uncomplicated products?
Batch or mass
Which production system meets seasonal demands?
Batch production
Bespoke, individual and haute couture are all other names for which production system?
Job production
What is batch production?
Batch production is done in factory’s maybe products are done quicker. Mostly for seasonal products
Why are ‘job’ products more expensive?
Because they are one of a kind, especially made for a certain thing
How can products be made cheaper by mass production?
Buying a large order or material so it’s cheaper
