Topic 4.3&4.5

Which type of production is best suited for producing highly customized, one-of-a-kind products?

• Batch production

• Mass production

• One-off production

• Continuous flow production

What is the primary advantage of batch production compared to one-off production?

• Higher customization options

• Lower unit costs due to economies of scale

• Products can be quickly modified during production

• Requires less initial investment

Why is continuous flow production often used for manufacturing products like canned drinks and toiletries?

• It allows easy customization of product design

• It enables small-batch production

• It minimizes downtime and maximizes production efficiency

• It increases labor involvement

What is a key feature of mass customization that distinguishes it from mass production?

• It produces identical products in large quantities

• It allows individual customers to personalize product features

• It relies on heavy manual labor

• It has high production costs

Which of the following is a disadvantage of one-off production?

• High labor and material costs.

• Low design flexibility

• Reduced product quality

• Lack of customization

How does mechanized production differ from automated production?

• Mechanized production uses human-controlled machines, while automated production relies on almost no human involvement.

• Mechanized production requires no human labor, while automated production requires skilled labor.

• Mechanized production uses robots, while automated production uses human-controlled machines

• Mechanized production is cheaper than automated production.

What is a key advantage of automated production?

• Low start-up costs

• High flexibility for small-scale production

• High consistency and minimal human error

• No reliance on highly skilled labor to maintain the system

Why is craft production considered a high-value production system?

• It is fast and low-cost

• It produces standardized, identical products

• It allows customization and personal involvement, leading to perceived higher quality

• It relies on low-cost labor

What is a NOT key disadvantage of assembly line production?

• Low degree of product variation

• High production costs

• High labor costs

• High risk of injury

What factor is NOT typically considered when selecting a production system?

• Cost of labor and materials

• Safety and environmental impact

• Market demand and production volume

• Company logo design