operations Flashcards
(21 cards)
what is job production
a method of production where a product is made individually for someones needs
what is batch production
a method of production where one type of product is made the switched on the assemble to make a different t product
what is flow production
where on product is continusley made on a assembly line its called mass production
whats a advantage of flow production
large quantities are made
use of machinery and automation can reduce costs
disadvantage of flow production
mass production so goods my not be high quality
tasks my be boring and repetitive which will lead to motivation and staff retention
advantage of batch production
can be varied to meet the needs of differenrt customers
cheaper thann job production
disadvantage of batch production
machines need re setting between differnt batches which costs money
may be boring for workers and reduce staff retention
advantsge of job production
item is likley to be high quality and one bespoke item
the business can often charge a high oprice and make a good profit
disadvantage of flow production
can be high price
production may be slow and customer may have to wait for the product
what are the three main aspects of technology on production
robotics computers automation
advantage of technology in production
machines can replace workers reduce costs
improved productivity
machines aere more accuarte then humans
disadvantage of technology in production
breakdown of machinery
expense of technology
customers may not automation
what are the three things that are the concept of quality
fit for purpose
meets customers need
complies with all relvant legal requirments
whare are the benfits of providing qualityb
aviods waste
returned good from unhappy customers
recalls of defective products
what is quality control
a system of checking that the product or service meets the required standards
advantge of quality control
helps prevent poor quality goods being sold
improves the reputation of the business
disadvantage of quality control
doesnt prevent waste of resoureces
costs of inspection process
doesnt ecoursge workers to be responsible for quality
what is quality assurance
an approch that involveds the whole business focusing on quality with the aim of preventing quality problem s from airsing
advantge of quality assurance
it should reduce wastage and costs
all workers are responsible for quality which may motivate them to take care
disadvantge of quality assurance
workers may be stressed by the respinsibility of having to check the quality
