Production processes

• Manufacturing operations focus on delivering intangible services.

  False
• Job production involves tailoring products to individual customer specifications
• What is batch production characterized by?

  Producing goods in sequences
• Service operations involve processes like customer interaction and support
• Flow production uses highly specialized equipment
• Efficient and effective business operations impact factors such as cost, quality, and speed
• What are production processes used for?

  Transforming inputs into finished goods or services
• Flow production is suitable for mass-produced goods.


  True
• What does effective business operations enhance?

  Competitiveness
• Flow production has high flexibility and customization.

  False
• What is the cost per unit in flow production compared to job production?

  Lower
• The volume in job production is low
• Job production has low volume but high customization.


  True
• The volume of demand is a key factor influencing the choice of production
• There are two primary types of business operations: manufacturing and service
• Job production has low volume and high flexibility.


  True
• The cost per unit in flow production is low
• Job Production involves creating unique, customized products tailored to individual customer requirements
• What is the primary characteristic of flow production?

  Continuous mass production
• Match the production method with its example.

  Job Production ↔️ Custom-made furniture

  Batch Production ↔️ Bakery products

  Flow Production ↔️ Bottled soft drinks
• What is one factor that influences the choice of a production process?

  Volume of demand
• What is the role of data analytics in production efficiency?

  Reduces waste and downtime
• What is the overall impact of technology on production processes?

  Improved operational efficiency
• Flow production is highly efficient in resource usage and waste reduction.


  True
• What are the three primary dimensions considered when evaluating the sustainability of production processes?

  Environmental, social, economic
• Which type of production process provides more skilled, higher-paid jobs but may have less consistent working conditions?

  Job production
• What do business operations encompass?

  Processes and activities
• Manufacturing operations focus on producing tangible goods through processes like assembly and fabrication
• Which type of operation involves high customer involvement?

  Service operations
• What are the key aspects to compare between job production and flow production?

  Volume, cost, customization
• Manufacturing operations focus on producing tangible goods through processes like assembly and fabrication.
• Customer involvement is high in service operations but limited in manufacturing operations.


  True
• Flow production is used to mass produce identical items continuously.


  True
• Job production has low volume compared to flow production.
• Batch production involves producing goods in batches where similar products are made in sequences.
• The cost per unit is lowest in flow production and highest in job production.


  True
• Job production involves tailoring products to individual customer specifications
• The cost per unit in flow production is low
• Match the production process with its suitability:

  Job Production ↔️ Unique orders

  Flow Production ↔️ Mass-produced goods
• The cost per unit in flow production is low