Concept of Production and Classification of Production Systems

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering production systems, characteristics, classifications, and examples from the lecture notes.

The production system transforms the various __________ to useful outputs.

inputs

Every production system has an objective because production is an __________ activity.

organized

Feedback about activities in a production system is essential to control and improve system __________.

performance

Production systems can be classified as Job-Shop, Batch, Mass, and __________ Production systems.

Continuous

The distinguishing feature of Job-shop Production is low volume and high __________ of products.

variety

Batch production involves products produced in lots, groups, or batches with __________ variety and volume.

medium

Process or continuous-flow production operates 24X7 all over the year with __________ volume and very low variety.

Very High

Automobile plants, food processes, and beer bottling are classified under __________ production.

Mass/Flow/In-line

A job-shop compromises of __________ machines arranged into different departments.

general purpose

The visual examples shown in the image represent __________ production.

Job Shop