Batch production

• Batch production

  When much of the same equipment is used to make small batches of different products, where the products made in each batch are identical to each other
• Batch production process

  1. Production is stopped

  2. Equipment is adjusted and cleaned (if necessary)

  3. Next batch of products is made
• Batch production

  • Used for businesses that have a small product mix and sell in limited quantities or for a limited time
  • Allows businesses to be flexible with their output
• Batch production vs job production

  • Productivity is higher than job production
  • Productivity is lower than flow production
• Economies of scale

  Batch production allows businesses to buy raw materials in larger quantities, which can lead to lower product prices
• Batch production means businesses have the cost and inconvenience of having to store lots of raw materials