Subunit 5.2 Production Methods review

Production method that involves producing a set of identical products, with work on each batch being fully completed before production switches to another batch.

• Flow production

• Cell production

• Batch production

• Job production

Production technique involves teams of people working on a certain section of the production process, completing a whole unit of work.

• Batch production

• Mass production

• Flow production

• Cell production

This is a production method whereby different operations are continuously and progressively carried out in sequence, with a very large volume of output.

• Flow production

• Batch production

• Cell production

• Job production

Production method suitable for making special one-of-a-kind orders.

• Batch production

• Job production

• Cell production

• Mass production

Production method whereby different operations are continuously and progressively carried out in sequence, with a very large volume of standardized products.

• Cell production

• Batch production

• Flow production

• Mass production

Which method of production is the most flexible?

• Job production

• Cell production

• Batch production

• Flow production

Which production method allows workers to operate in teams with a degree of autonomy?

• Batch production

• Flow production

• Cell production

• Job production

Flow production is best suited to produce which type of physical products?

• Products suited to an individual customer

• Unique, one-off products

• Labour-intensive production

• Standardised products