Scales Of Production Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Features needed for mass production
A
Availability of market
High initial cost, low running cost
No assembly required
2
Q
Features for one off production
A
Unique features of a product
Scale or material used
Made to measure for a specific location
3
Q
Reasons to use batch production
A
Fashion items
Food based products
Small runs to be improved or replaced
4
Q
3 Scales of Production
A
One - Off
Batch
Mass
5
Q
What is One Off Production
A
Making one item to suit a customer
6
Q
What is Batch production
A
Different people doing different jobs making a batch of the same product
7
Q
What is mass production (2)
A
Making in large quantities, with workers doing a specific job
Cost of factory is high, cost of product is low
8
Q
What is a continuous process (2)
A
24/7
High levels of automation
