Methods of production

What is the definition of job production?

What is the definition of batch production?

What is the definition of flow production?

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

• Job

• Batch

• Flow

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

• Job

• Batch

• Flow

What is the advantage of job production?

• Higher quality

• Specialist machinery can be used

• More products can be produced

• Efficient use of labour

What is the disadvantage of job production?

• Time consuming

• High level of stock needed

• machinery is expensive

• Bored workers

What is the advantage of batch production?

• Unique

• Specialist machinery can be used

• Highest quality

• Most efficient use of labour

What is the disadvantage of batch & flow production?

• high labour costs

• products not unique

• high level of stock

• replacements more difficult to find

What is the disadvantage of flow production?

• expensive in long term

• more products can be produced

• machines have to be cleaned and reset before moving on

• lack of flexibility