Methods Of Production

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Methods Of Production
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Job Production

• The method of production where a product is made
  individually from start to finish like a bridge
  or aeroplane. Each product is likely to be
  different and unique

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Job Production

• Advantages
• High quality of work
• Motivated workers
• Meet customers exact requirements
• Disadvantages
• Expensive
• Skilled workers
• High wage costs

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Batch Production

• The method of production where a product is made
  in stages, with a particular operation being
  carried out on all products in a group or batch
  eg shoes

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Batch Production

• Advantages
• Allows workers to specialise
• Increased use of machinery
• Different products can be made
• Disadvantages
• Goods have to be stored until ready
• Machinery has to be reset
• Repetitive work

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Flow Production

• The method of production where a product is made
  continuously, often through the use of an
  assembly line. Mass produced goods are most
  suitable for this type of production

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Flow Production

• Advantages
• Large numbers can be produced
• Low cost per unit
• Goods produced quickly
• Disadvantages
• Large capital investment
• Repetitive work
• Assembly line can be halted by one small problem