1. Flow production
1.1. what is flow production
1.2. identical, standardised items are produced on an assembly line. Most cars are mass-produced in large factories using conveyor belts and expensive machinery such as robot arms. Workers have specialised jobs, for instance, fitting wheels.
1.2.1. Disadvantages
1.2.1.1. High initial set-up costs of automated assembly lines
1.2.1.2. Workers find work repetitive and boring
1.2.2. Advantages
1.2.2.1. Advantages-Automated assembly lines save time and money
1.2.2.2. Quality systems can be built into the production at each stage
2. Job production
2.1. What is job Production
2.2. items are made individually and each item is finished before the next one is started. Designer dresses are made using the job production method.
2.2.1. Disadvantage
2.2.1.1. Investment in machinery may be higher as specialist equipment may be needed
2.2.1.2. Production time may be longer
2.2.1.3. High quality product
2.2.1.4. Production costs likely to be high
2.2.2. Advantages
2.2.2.1. Can customise orders
2.2.2.2. Workers involved in entire production process from start to finish
3. Batch production
3.1. What is batch production
3.2. Batch production is a method of manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups or amounts, within a time frame. A batch can go through a series of steps in a large manufacturing process to make the final product.
3.2.1. Disadvantages
3.2.1.1. If production runs are different there may be additional costs and delays in preparing equipment
3.2.1.2. Making many small batches can be expensive
3.2.2. Advantages
3.2.2.1. It allows you to make a different amount of products in each batch
3.2.2.2. Inventories of part-finished goods can be stored and completed later