production process

Question 1

What are the different methods of production process?

Answer 1

• job production
• batch production
• flow production

Question 2

What is job production?

Answer 2

concentrates on producing one product from start to finish

(labour intensive and relies on skilled workers not machines)

Question 3

pros of job production?

Answer 3

• can sell the product for premium price
• goods often ordered and paid beforehand (better cash flow and reduced waste of stock)

Question 4

cons of job production?

Answer 4

• requires highly skilled workers (costs for staff wages and training)
• production is slower than flow and batch

Question 5

What is batch production?

Answer 5

When products are made in groups and batches

Question 6

pros of batch production?

Answer 6

• When batches are made in huge amounts machines can be used instead of workers
• ranges of size/.shape/color

Question 7

cons of batch production?

Answer 7

• lots of storage space is needed for a variety of different parts/sizes/types.
• when switching between batches there will be downtime.(i.e no products being made during this time but the buisness will still have a number of costs to pay)

Question 8

What is flow production?

Answer 8

mass production of the same product.
(relies on machines not skilled workers)

Question 9

pros of flow production?

Answer 9

• productivity is high (amount of products made in a day)
• less likely to need highly skilled workers (lower wage)

Question 10

cons of flow production?

Answer 10

• repetitive and boring for workers and lack of job satisfaction
• very high costs in the short term (e.g o machinery)