Scales Of Production Flashcards

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Features needed for mass production

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Availability of market
High initial cost, low running cost
No assembly required

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Features for one off production

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Unique features of a product
Scale or material used
Made to measure for a specific location

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3
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Reasons to use batch production

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Fashion items
Food based products
Small runs to be improved or replaced

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4
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3 Scales of Production

A

One - Off
Batch
Mass

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5
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What is One Off Production

A

Making one item to suit a customer

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What is Batch production

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Different people doing different jobs making a batch of the same product

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7
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What is mass production (2)

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Making in large quantities, with workers doing a specific job
Cost of factory is high, cost of product is low

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8
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What is a continuous process (2)

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24/7

High levels of automation

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