Production

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Production

• Production is the methods and procedures used to
  turn raw materials into an end product. This can
  then be distributed to the consumer to satisfy
  their needs or wants

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Production

• Aims of the production department
• Produce the right product
• Produce the correct quantities
• At the right price
• Use efficient methods
• Quality
• Add Value -
• Output to be worth more than the inputs!!

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Job Production

• Producing a single product to meet a single need
• One off
• Craftsmen (person!)
• Heavy human involvement (labour intensive)
• Expensive
• Can take time

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Batch Production

• Producing SIMILAR goods in lots or batches using
  the same equipment or process.
• Goods produced are similar
• Keep track if batch is faulty
• One batch is finished make another batch
• May have to take care cleaning between batches
• Workers specialise in their task

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Flow

• Producing goods continuously on the production or
  assembly line.
• All the products are EXACTLY the same
• Mass production
• More machinery input than person (capital
  intensive)
• Workers repeat the same task (can be boring!!)

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Boots uses batch production methods to make its
products page 8. (FOUNDATION) a) Describe the
difference between batch and flow production (4
marks) b) Explain 2 reasons why Boots uses batch
production when making medicines. (4 marks)
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Question b)
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Higher tier question Boots uses batch production
methods (see page ). In the production of its
medicines. a) Describe the benefits to Boots PLC
of using Batch rather than flow production
methods. (6 Marks)
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Why is quality important to boots?
Quality
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Quality

• There are three methods of improving quality.
  These are,
• Kaizen
• Quality Circles
• Benchmarking

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Kaizen
Japanese word meaning continuous
improvement Often used in cell production where
workers can become multi skilled. All workers
have a responsibility for improving quality.
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Quality Circle
Groups of workers meet together to discuss how to
improve the quality of their products.
Improves communication
Workers become more interested in their work
Other benefits
See each others point of view.
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Benchmarking
This is when a firm compares themselves to other
businesses. This allows them to see how they are
doing. Things to compare Output per
worker Quality Stock levels.
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Stock Control Just In Time

• This is a method of stock control
• Stocks arrive when the company needs them (just
  in Time). The arrive in the right quantity.
• You do not need warehouses to store spare stock a
  business will reduce costs.
• However need good relationship with suppliers.

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• Foundation tier
• Discuss which of the following 2 quality control
  methods would be better for Boots.
• Checking samples of the products after they have
  been made
• Making employees responsible for the quality of
  their own work during production. (6 marks)