Job production

What is Job production?

• Method of production that involves producing a set of identical products

• An operations method that combines the benefits of mass production (such as economies of scale) with customized production

• The output of a customized good or service that meets the specific needs of a specific customer.

• An operations method whereby different operations are continuously and progressively carried out in sequence

Example of Job production

• Interior designs

• Fast food meals

• Cookies (biscuits)

• Smartphones

Advantage of job production

• Low labour cost

• The most flexible production method

• Short production times

• high level of demand

disadvantages of Job production

• Less flexibility for customer

• Low price are charged

• Demotivated staff

• Long production times

Job production is ...

• Labour intensive firm

• Capital intensive firm

Job production can be time and cost consuming.

• True

• False

Job production is commonly found in ...

• Tertiary sector

• Primary sector

• Secondary sector

• Quaternary sector

In what industries is Job production commonly used?

• School

• Salon

• Media

• Government

What challenges do businesses face when implementing job production methods?

• Diseconomies of scale

• Low quality control

• High Labor Costs

• No customer communication

Job production involves the production of a special or ‘one off’ or bespoke product suited to the specific requirements of an individual customer.

• True

• False