Post on 22-Nov-2014
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PRODUCTION METHODS
METHODS OF PRODUCTION
The methods of production can be of the following types:
1. Intermittent or interrupted production
a. Job Productionb. Batch Production
2. Mass and flow line production
JOB PRODUCTION
In this type of production, every job is different from the other in terms of type, cost, efforts, consumption of materials or specifications.
This is used when one item at a time is produced. Examples include:
Bridge building
Office blocks
ADVANTAGES Reaching the target customer’s
requirements Special training to labor Best suitable for pull system of demand
DISADVANTAGESX Time takingX Large scale economies cannot be
realizedX CostliestX Division of labor is not possible
BATCH PRODUCTION
All the products manufactured under a batch are similar in terms of type, cost, efforts, consumption of materials or specifications.
This is when the same product is made for a while, then production is switched to another product. They will return to the production of the first product again later on.
Examples include:
Bakers
Clothing manufacturers
Coca Cola bottling plants
ADVANTAGES cost of product design per unit is low Economies of production Flow of materials can be continuous Automation and mechanization
DISADVANTAGES
X Varying customer demandsX Not appropriate for pull system
MASS PRODUCTION
This is also called flow production. The production can be undertaken on large and specialized machines and processes.
This is when goods are mass made continuously on a production line.
Examples include:
Cars
Glass
Microchips
ADVANTAGES Mechanization and division of labour Large – scale economies Minimum material handling costs
DISADVANTAGESX Special careX Idle machinery may result in wastage
of resourcesX Bottle necks
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