Productions

Question 0

Advantages of One Off production?

Answer 0

It’s unique to the customers needs.

Question 1

Disadvantages of One Off production?

Answer 1

It’s expensive and requires highly skilled labour.

Question 2

Disadvantages of batch production?

Answer 2

Time lost switching between batches - machinery may need to be reset.

Question 3

Advantages of Batch production?

Answer 3

Making in batches reduces costs and use of specialist machinery can increase productivity.

Question 4

Examples of one off productions?

Answer 4

Ships, bridges and wedding cakes

Question 5

Examples of batch productions?

Answer 5

Fizzy drinks, mobile phones and televisions

Question 6

Disadvantages of Mass production?

Answer 6

The machinery that is needed to set up mass production line is expensive.

Question 7

Advantages of Mass production?

Answer 7

Free labour costs, faster rate of production.

Question 8

Examples of Mass production ?

Answer 8

Jeans, chairs and cutlery

Question 9

Advantages of Just in time production?

Answer 9

Reduces storage cost
Allows production runs to change more quickly
Reduces overstocking of materials

Question 10

Disadvantages of Just in time productions?

Answer 10

Production is very reliant on suppliers and if stock is not delivered on time, the whole production schedule can be delayed.
All production is made meet the expected orders.