5.2 Methods of production

Producing single one-off items is the main feature of this production method

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

The bulk production of standardised products is the main feature of this production method

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

The bulk production of standardised products in a continually moving process is

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

A group of identical products that pass through each stage together is

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

Producing a one-off item specially designed for the customer is termed

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

Producing large quantities of a standardised product is termed

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

Each identical product in the group passes through one stage before passing onto the next stage

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

Producing items in a continually moving process – also known as line production

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

Having a highly skilled workforce is an essential requirement for 

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production

Labour and machines must be flexible to switch to making groups of other designs in 

• Flow production
• Mass production
• Job production
• Batch production