Efficiency and competitveness using lean production and types of production Flashcards
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Flow production
continuous production of goods or mass production mainly using machinery
Advantages of flow production
More efficient- reducing idle time and maximum output
Take advantage of economies of scale
Consistent quality
Disadvantages of flow production
Limited flexibility
Vunerable to breakdowns
Lack of customisation
Batch production
when items are produced in small batches, each going through the entire production process together before moving onto the next stage
Goods are made in batches and can be switched over to make something different on the same production line
advantages of batch production
Take advantage of economies of scale
More versatile and adaptable to trends
See faults in small batches- easily rectifiable
disadvantages of batch production
Requires holding inventory- increased storage costs
Less efficient
Time consuming to set up between batches
cell production
a method when you work in small teams (cells) of workers that are organised to perform a specific task or operations
Each team will have a team leader and a team of multi-skilled workers
advantages of cell production
Encourages collaboration
Shorter production lead times
Enables tighter control over quality as workers are responsible for the entire production process
disadvantages of cell production
Requires specialised equipment
Risk of bottlenecks/ delays if one cell works slower
Relies on skilled work
job production
manufactured when a single product is made at a time, typically tailored to meet specific requirements of an individual or small batches
advantages of job production
Customisation allows products to be tailored to meet individual needs and preferences
High quality
Flexibility
disadvantages of job production
Time consuming
No economies of scale
Higer costs
