Types Of Production Flashcards
1
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Flow
A
Continuous production of one type of product
Advantages
- time and cost effective
- little downtime
- division of labour
Disadvantages
- can get a backlog of stock if demand drops
- high start up costs
- losts of raw materials needed typically
- often very automated
2
Q
Job
A
One off, personalised, bespoke production.
Advantages:
- gr8er flexibility
- higher prices
- motivational
- quality
- customer requirements can be handled
Disadvantages
- requires skilled labour
- production is often specialist and time consuming
3
Q
Batch
A
A set amount of the same product (can change)
Advantages:
- larger quantities that Job
- generally faster than job
- may benefit from ECONs
Disadvantages:
- downtime
- less variation compared to job
4
Q
Lead time
A
The time btwn when the product is delivered and ordered
5
Q
Process production
A
Involves a series of processes which raw materials go through, end result is a large quantity of a finished product.
6
Q
Cellular production
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Entire process of production is sp;it into small groups (cells)
Advantages:
- closeness of cell members should improve communication
- should be gr8er work motivation (variety, responsibilities)
Disadvantages:
- workers feel they’re being constantly pushed
- new equipment may be required for the industrial cells
- can’t use machines as intensely as they would in traditional flow production.
7
Q
Production method changes
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Nature of product(S) Cost of machinery Workforce Finance Competitions Stakeholders/objectives Practicality of change
