Proucuction

Question 1

Job production

Answer 1

Single items, usually to the buyer’s specifications. Products unique items and they are made one at a time. Labour intensive and skilled workers.

Prices are likely to be higher.

Question 2

Batch production

Answer 2

Manufacturing a limited number of identical products. At each stage of the production process, work will be completed for the whole batch before the next stage is begun.

Lower unit costs and higher output than job production.

Question 3

Flow production

Answer 3

Involves the production of products on production lines. There is a continuous process - the product flows from one stage of production to the next.

Allows identical products to be made in large volumes. Much faster than job or batch.

Can benefit from economies of scale.