Methods of production

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Job production

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Involves the manufacture of an individual good from start to finish, Each product is different and offers a unique good for the consumer or meets specific requirements

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Batch production

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Found when a small number of identical products are made at once, each batch goes through one stage of the production process before moving onto the next

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Flow production

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Goods are produced continually usually on a production line, partly finished goods move along the assembly line with parts being added through the process.

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A wedding dress would be best suited to what production process?

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Job

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A golf ball would be best suited to what production process?

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Flow

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What is the advantage of job production?

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Higher quality

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What is the disadvantage of job production?

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Time consuming

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What is the advantage of batch production?

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Specialist machinery can be used

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What is the disadvantage of batch & flow production?

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products not unique

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What is the disadvantage of flow production?

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lack of flexibility