Methods Of Production

• What is the main function of the production department?

  To ensure timely production of items
• What does production planning and scheduling involve?

  Ensuring the correct number of items are produced
• What is a key responsibility of the production department?

  Deciding the best production methods to use
• How does the production department manage product quality?

  Through process control and monitoring
• What is the definition of production?

  Changing inputs into goods and services
• What are the three methods of production mentioned?

  Job, Batch, Flow/Mass
• What characterizes job production?

  Manufacture of an individual good from start to finish
• How does batch production work?

  Small number of identical products made at once
• What is flow production characterized by?

  Continuous production usually on a production line
• Give an example of job production.

  Wedding dresses
• Give an example of batch production.

  Clothing Manufacturer
• Give an example of flow production.

  Golf balls
• What are the advantages of job production?

  • Unique products tailored to specifications
  • Higher quality due to individual attention
  • More products can be produced
  • Lower unit costs
• What are the advantages of batch production?

  • Efficient use of labor and machines
  • Similar goods produced quickly
  • Reduced unit costs from economies of scale
  • Specialist machinery can be used
• What are the disadvantages of job production?

  • Expensive due to skilled labor
  • Time-consuming due to attention to detail
  • Difficult to find replacements
  • Lower quality compared to batch production
• What are the disadvantages of batch production?

  • High stock levels needed
  • Machines require cleaning and resetting
  • Machinery can be expensive
  • Lack of flexibility in production
• How does flow production differ from job production?

  Flow production produces identical goods continuously
• What is a potential issue with flow production regarding worker satisfaction?

  Bored workers could lead to lower quality
• What is the role of cleaning and resetting machines in batch production?

  It takes time and adds to costs
• Why might smaller businesses struggle with batch production?

  Machinery is expensive to acquire
• What happens to product quality in batch production compared to job production?

  Quality is not as high in batch production
• What is the impact of economies of scale in production?

  It reduces unit costs of production
• What is a disadvantage of high stock levels in batch production?

  It can be expensive to store materials
• How does division of labor benefit production efficiency?

  Workers specialize in specific tasks
• What is the relationship between production methods and customer specifications?

  Job production meets unique customer specifications