4.1 Production Processes

• What do production processes transform inputs into?

  Outputs
• A business making custom furniture would likely use job production.


  True
• Flow production is characterized by standardized products and high volume
• Efficient production processes can lead to increased competitiveness and customer satisfaction.


  True
• There are three main types of production processes.


  True
• What is an example of batch production?

  Baking bread
• The type of production method chosen is based on business needs and product type.


  True
• How does streamlined supply chain management contribute to cost reduction?

  Lowers production expenses
• How does seasonal demand influence production levels?

  Determines product volume
• A business making custom furniture would likely use job production.


  True
• What is the scope of quality assurance?

  Proactive; prevents defects
• What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance in a bakery?

  Inspecting vs improving methods
• Internal factors affecting production include market demand and regulations.

  False
• Order the production processes from least to most automated:

  1️⃣ Job Production

  2️⃣ Batch Production

  3️⃣ Flow Production
• What are the three key components of a well-designed production process?

  Planning, execution, control
• Order the internal factors affecting production from most to least flexible:

  1️⃣ Management Efficiency

  2️⃣ Resource Availability

  3️⃣ Technology
• What is the impact of limited access to raw materials on production?

  Affects scale and continuity
• How do high interest rates affect investment in new equipment?

  Reduce investment
• What factors influence the choice of a production strategy?

  Customer requirements, product complexity
• What are the key components of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

  Continuous improvement, employee empowerment
• There are three main types of production processes
• A car manufacturer would likely use flow production.
• Steps to choosing a production process:

  1️⃣ Consider customer requirements

  2️⃣ Assess product complexity

  3️⃣ Evaluate business resources
• Lean manufacturing in the automotive industry minimizes waste
• Match the production process with its key characteristics:

  Job Production ↔️ Highly customized, low volume, high labor intensity

  Batch Production ↔️ Moderate customization, medium volume, medium automation

  Flow Production ↔️ Standardized products, high volume, high automation
• What is an example of flow production?

  Car manufacturing
• What are the key components of a well-designed production process?

  Planning, execution, control
• Lean manufacturing in the automotive industry minimizes waste and boosts productivity.


  True
• Flow production is characterized by standardized products and high automation.
• Total Quality Management (TQM) embeds quality into organizational culture.
• Match the production process with its definition:

  Job Production ↔️ Made individually to specifications

  Batch Production ↔️ Made in groups or batches

  Flow Production ↔️ Continuous, automated process
• What is the primary goal of quality control in production?

  Detect and correct defects
• Businesses choose a production method based solely on customer requirements.

  False
• Lean manufacturing in automotive industries minimizes waste
• How does seasonal demand for winter coats influence production quantity?

  Increases during winter
• Automation in production increases efficiency
• Match the production strategy with its key characteristics:

  Job Production ↔️ Highly customized, low volume

  Batch Production ↔️ Moderate customization, medium volume

  Flow Production ↔️ Standardized products, high volume
• Quality assurance aims to prevent defects in production processes.

  True
• Flow production is suitable for high-volume, standardized products.

  True
• Match the production process with its definition:

  Job Production ↔️ Made individually to specifications

  Batch Production ↔️ Made in groups or batches

  Flow Production ↔️ Continuous, automated process