Four Methods of Production (IB Business Management)

Each bundle or collection of goods passes from one machine/process to the next as work is completed.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Suitable when demand for a good is extremely high.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Requires versatile and highly-skilled workforce.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Most of the work is completed for a specific order.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

General-purpose machines are needed to cope with a variety of work.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Parts and components cannot be stocked in advance.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Requires sophisticated stock control (inventory management) systems.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Continuous maintenance of machinery and equipment to prevent breakdowns.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Requires forward planning of supplies and effective stock control.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them

Highly automated work processes.

• Batch production
• Mass/Flow production
• Job production
• Mass customization
• All of them