SB.11 Scales Of Production

Question 1

Batch production

Answer 1

Used to make consistent products, maintaining a quality standard. Eg. Clothing, newspapers
- Large batches reduces overall cost per item
- templates/moulds ensure consistency
- each batch tested for quality & uniformity
- machinery may need to be recalibrated between batches, causing downtime

Question 2

Prototype

Answer 2

A representation of a product before it is produced in any quantity. Helps evaluate & test a design, & confrim design methods & costs

Question 3

One-off production

Answer 3

Manufacture of a single item. This may be a custom of bespoke item made specifically to client’s needs.
- build quality & level of skilled craftsmanship is high
- cost of production is high

Question 4

Mass production

Answer 4

Manufacture of standardised products in large quantities. Eg, soft drinks, mobile phones
- Automation assembly requires fewer workers
- set-up costs for efficient automated machinery high
- reduces cost per unit

Question 5

Continuous production

Answer 5

24/7 production
- very expensive to run
- highly automated processes mean small work force required
- keep up w high demands