Type and control of production Flashcards
True or false - flow production is cheap to set up.
False.
Give three advantages of flow production.
Large amounts can be made. Lower unit costs. Can use technology.
Define Specialisation.
Where workers specialise in carrying out one or serveral related, but simple, production tasks. Managers may also specialise in a job role such as finance.
Give three examples of products that may be made using job production.
Tailor made clothing. Sculpture. Bespoke furniture.
Define process production.
Usually an automated process suited to the large-scale manufacture of products.
Give two disadvantages of job production.
Production costs will be high. Skilled labour may be expensive.
True or false - division of labour is common in job production.
False.
Give three advantages of job production.
Products usually high quality. Products can be made to meet individual customer needs. |Workers may get more job satisfaction.
Give two advantages of process production.
Large amounts can be made. Automation keeps costs low.
Define added value.
Added value is when the revenue earned from sales is greater than the costs involved in producing the product or service.
Define division of labour.
The organisation of production into a number of specialised ‘simple’ repetitive processes.
Give two disadvantages of process production.
Very expensive to set up. A problem with one part of the process will stop the whole process.
Give two advantages of batch production.
Batches can meet needs of different customers. Batches can be made to order leading to lower storage costs.
Give two disadvantages of batch production.
Time taken to switch bwetween batches. Tasks may become repetitive for workers.
True or false - bakeries use batch production.
True.
