Scales Of Production Flashcards
Features needed for mass production
Availability of market
High initial cost, low running cost
No assembly required
Features for one off production
Unique features of a product
Scale or material used
Made to measure for a specific location
Reasons to use batch production
Fashion items
Food based products
Small runs to be improved or replaced
3 Scales of Production
One - Off
Batch
Mass
What is One Off Production
Making one item to suit a customer
What is Batch production
Different people doing different jobs making a batch of the same product
What is mass production (2)
Making in large quantities, with workers doing a specific job
Cost of factory is high, cost of product is low
What is a continuous process (2)
24/7
High levels of automation