Methods of production

What are 3 methods of production?

• Job production, batch production and flow production

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When customers can order products or services to be made according to their unique needs. What method of production is this?

• Job production

• Batch production

What is an advantage of job production?

• Personalised goods

• High cost because skilled workers are needed

What is a disadvantage of job production?

• Personalised goods

• High cost because skilled workers are needed

Similar products are made together in groups. Different groups of products are made at different times. What method of production is this?

• Job production

• Batch production

What is an advantage of batch production?

• Flexible production at different times of the day

• It can be expensive to make many small batches

What is a disadvantage of batch production?

• Flexible production at different times of the day

• It can be expensive to make many small batches

Large amounts of a product are produced down a production line. Also known as mass production. What method of production is this?

• Batch production

• Flow production

What is an advantage of flow production?

• Quick, cheap and high production of standardised products

• High storage needed for materials and products

What is a disadvantage of flow production?

• Quick, cheap and high production of standardised products

• High storage needed for materials and products