3.1 Production Processes Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Job production
A
Items are made individually
2
Q
Flow production
A
An assembly line produces standardised products
3
Q
Job production operations
A
- Needs specialists
- High quality/ focused on customer requirements
- Long process to produce
- Good for smaller markets
4
Q
Flow production operations
A
- Low skilled workers
- Standardised production
- Quick process to produce
- Good for large customer base
- High productivity
5
Q
Flow production uses an…
A
Assembly line
6
Q
Benefits of JIT
A
- Business doesn’t have to pay for storage space
- Storage also adds other costs, e.g.
7
Q
Drawbacks of JIT
A
- More frequent deliveries, higher transport & logistics costs
- If an increase in demand, business won’t meet demand
8
Q
Benefits of JIC
A
- Always have stock (Buffer stock)
- Buying in bulk (purchasing EoS)
- Fewer deliveries
9
Q
Drawbacks of JIC
A
- High storage costs
- Need extra space to hold stock
10
Q
Lean production
A
An approach to production that aims to minimise waste
11
Q
Types of Lean production
A
Just-in-time & Kaizen
12
Q
Why is JIC better than JIT
A
Sudden increases in demand are not a problem
