Scale of Production Flashcards
1
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what is bespoke scale of production
A
- tailor made
- one off
2
Q
examples of a bespoke product
A
- tailor made suit
- wedding ring
3
Q
what is batch production
A
- identitcal batches
- tens to thousands
4
Q
examples of products of batch production
A
- easter eggs
- seasonal products
- xmas cake / crackers
5
Q
what is mass production
A
- high volume
- bulk buy materials
6
Q
advantages to mass production
A
- automated so reduced labour costs
- value for money
- low production costs
7
Q
disadvantages to mass production
A
- high setup costs
- inflexible
8
Q
advantages to continous production
A
- very low unit cost
- everyday mass market demand 24/7
- mass produced
9
Q
disadvantages to continous production
A
- very little flexibility
- high set up cost
10
Q
advantages to bespoke production
A
- high quality
- unique
11
Q
disadvantages to bespoke production
A
- high cost
- high labour
12
Q
advantages to batch production
A
- flexible numbers
- high quality
- flexible machining
- flexible workforce
13
Q
disadvantages to batch production
A
- poor planning can leave in over or under production
- frequent changes can result in expensive re-tooling
