One off production
Created for individual client
Lots of client reviews
Long production time
More expensive
Batch Production
Same product made repeatedly
Moulds and JIGs can be reused
Cheap and quick production rates
Used for pottery, jet engines and wooden furniture
Mass/Line Production
Workers given one process in turn
Efficient assembly line
Large production quantities
Used for cars, clothing and mobile phones
Unit Production
Overhead transporting machine control production
Reduces handling operations
Improves quality
Quick Response Manufacturing
Reduces time taken to respond to orders
Minimises delays
Creativity, quality and customer needs are the highest priorities.