Volume of Production

Question 1

What system of production has the most automation?

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Answer 1

Continuous.

Question 2

What does batch production make heavy use of, alongside machinery?

-FW

Answer 2

Jigs.

Question 3

What is the defining feature of bespoke, over one-off, production?

-FW

Answer 3

The traditional or highly skilled manufacture methods.

Question 4

Continuous production has a high WHAT cost?

-FW

Answer 4

Investment, or Capital.

Question 5

What is the most key factor in economies of scale?

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Answer 5

Bulk Buying.

Question 6

What is batch production a balance of?

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Answer 6

A balance between one-off flexibility and mass / volume productions.

Question 7

What are the requirements to begin manufacture?

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Answer 7

Capital costs are the investments required.

Question 8

What are operational cost?

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Answer 8

Those that are a result of running a business, paying staff and bills.

Question 9

What determines much of the associated costs?

-CT

Answer 9

The number of units to be produced.

Question 10

Why is there increased cost in batch production?

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Answer 10

Added time, and the need for increased flexibility.