scales of production

Question 1

one-off/bespoke

Answer 1

One product is made, could be made to a particular clients specification (bespoke).

Question 2

batch

Answer 2

Where a certain number of identical products are made using machinery that can be easily changed to make a batch of something else.

Question 3

mass

Answer 3

Making a large amount of the same produce, usually on an automated production or assembly line. Often made with expensive specialised machines, they are made for long periods of time but will stop when obsolete.

Question 4

continuous

Answer 4

The machinery will run 24/7, without any stopping due to products not changing at all over time.

Question 5

give 3 examples of one-off products

Answer 5

wedding dresses, furniture, prototypes

Question 6

give 3 examples of batch products

Answer 6

bakery products, chocolate bars, printed circuit boards

Question 7

give 3 examples of mass products

Answer 7

mobile phones, cars, toys, electronics

Question 8

give 3 examples of continuous products

Answer 8

nails, paper clips, toilet roll, aluminium foil

Question 9

just in time

Answer 9

Where a company will plan for the parts that make up a product to arrive precisely when they are needed.

Question 10

give three examples of just in time

Answer 10

car industry (toyota), mcdonald’s, supermarkets