Production methods

Question 1

Features of job production

Answer 1

Often used to produce unique products
Each individual product has to be completed before starting the next one
Can be expensive and time consuming
Highly skilled labour force

Question 2

Batch production

Answer 2

Production of identical products in groups
The batch moves to different parts of the production process in unity
Production process involves number of stages
Opportunity for economies of scale
Work may be boring for employees

Question 3

Flow production (mass production)

Answer 3

Large quantities of output in a relatively short time
Suits production of large numbers of a standardised product
Suits market with high demand
Coca cola production
Products move stage to stage without waiting for any other products
Mostly capital intensive

Question 4

mass customization

Answer 4

Customers demand competitive prices and product customisation
The colour or features of a car, dell laptop with customised specs
Skilled and well trained workers to run machinery
Advanced and flexible capital equipment