Obtaining the required equipment

• Decision on which machinery to buy will be influenced by a variety of factors:

  • Production system and rate of production (mass production, batch production, or jobbing)
  • Specialised machines -> built for specific requirements
  • Standardised and/or general purpose machines
  • Combination of standard and specialised machines
  • Consider purchase price and maintenance costs
  • The availability of spare parts -> will influence productivity of machine
  • Lifespan of machine
  • Resale value of machine
  • Training required to operate