TYPES OF PROCESS OPERATIONS

A production methodology focused on minimizing the waste while maximizing the productivity

• Lean manufacturing

• Batch production

• Mass production

Disadvantage of batch production

• Lack of specialization

• High capital requirements

• Higher pressure on employees

Originated in Japan, this kind of production method reduce inventory costs, decrease waste and increase efficiency

• Batch production

• Just in Time (JIT)

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  Lean manufacturing

This kind of production counts with the higher quality in the final product

• JIT

• Continuous production

• Artisanal production

Which are the Series Production Processes?

• Batch production, mass production, continuous production.

• Six sigma, lean manufacturing, JIT

• Only continuous production

This is an example of continuous production

• Supermaxi

• Coca-Cola

• Nike

A characteristic of Intermittent Production Processes

• Consistent quality

• Allows the customization

• Optimization of resources

______focuses on handcrafted, small-batch manufacturing with attention to detail.

• JIT

• Continuous production

• Artisanal production process

Characteristics of Automated Production Processes

• Efficiency, precision, Cost-effectiveness

• Adaptability, versatility

• Variability in production, customization opportunity

This method also emphasizes continuous improvement and close relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, supporting a lean, seamless production process.

• JIT

• Continuous production

• Batch production