Batch Production

• What is batch production?

  Making products in specific quantities
• Give an example of a batch size in production.

  A batch of 13 bread loaves
• When might a baker produce repeated batches?

  Between 5 a.m. and 12 noon
• What is the maximum size of a batch mentioned?

  100,000 cans of Heinz beans
• What types of large products are produced in small batches?

  Aeroplanes and special cakes
• What is a common characteristic of batch production?

  It is usually very labour intensive
• What tools are used in batch production for quality control?

  Jigs and formers
• What are the advantages of batch production?

  • Stops production if items go out of fashion
  • Allows alteration to suit market demands
  • Machinery can be adapted for different batches
• What are the disadvantages of batch production?

  • Requires flexibility for different products
  • High initial setup costs for production lines
• What is a feature of batch produced products regarding fashion?

  They can be fashionable for a short time
• Why are batch produced products usually more expensive?

  Due to complexity and higher labor costs
• How does the complexity of batch production affect its cost?

  More processes lead to higher production costs