Scales Of Production

Question 1

One off Production

Adv. Dis.

Answer 1

ADV.
Prototype or very intricate. 
DIS. 
One made at a time
Long time
Usually more expensive.

Question 2

Batch Production

Answer 2

A series of identical products made together.
Small + large quantities

Once made, another series can be produced using the same equipment and workforce.

Stool

Question 3

Mass Production

Answer 3

Various stages on a production line.
Workers at a particular stage are responsible for a certain part of the manufacture.
Produced for days/weeks.
ADV. Large amounts.
Inexpensive.
DIS. Can be halted if there is a problem at a any stage of manufacture.

Car.

Question 4

Continuous Production

Answer 4

ADV.
Continually produced over hours, days sometimes years.
Inexpensive.

Wood screws.

Question 5

Just in time production

Answer 5

ADV.
Components arrive, exactly as they are needed at the factory.
Less storage needed.
DIS.
If one component supply is stopped, the production line stops and it becomes very costly