Operations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the disadvantages of batch production?
A
- Is it worth making a whole new bath if there is only a small demand for that flavour
- It can be time consuming to prep and clean the equipment after each batch.
2
Q
What are the disadvantages of job production?
A
- Expensive because few people have the skills to do the job
- Takes a long time
- You need lots of materials and machinery
3
Q
What are the advantages of ensuring high quality?
A
- Customer loyalty
- Rise in profits
- Good reputation and reviews
- Business will grow and you can hire more staff
- Less competition
- Marketshare increases
- Less waste because products won’t be binned
4
Q
What are the methods of ensuring quality?
A
- Quality control
- Quality management
- Quality inputs (raw materials)
- Quality inputs (Staff training)
- Quality circles
- Bench marking
5
Q
What are the advantages of job production?
A
- Unique and customised projects
- Focus on one project at a time
- High quality because manual labourers are trained
6
Q
What problems does too little stock cause?
A
- Not enough supply to meet demand
- Money wasted on rent
- Unsatisfied customers
- orders sent out late
- Lack of raw materials stops production
7
Q
What are the advantages of batch production?
A
- Flexibility during production
- One product can be turned into another instead of going in the bin
8
Q
What problems does too much stock cause?
A
- Its hard to organise
- Clothes might go out of season
- Food Will expire
- Money is wasted on rent
- stock could be stolen
- capital is tied up
9
Q
What is job production?
A
- Concentrating on producing one product from start to finish. Once one product is complete then another can begin.
10
Q
What are the advantages of flow production?
A
- Assembly line is quick
- Less workers = less wages
- Products are high quality because they’re made and checked by machines.
