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What is job production?
is the process of production where products are made individually
benefits of job production
Usually high quality
Producer meets customer needs
Greater job satisfaction
negatives of job production
Usually high quality
Producer meets customer needs
Greater job satisfaction
what is batch production?
process of production where one type of product is made and then production is switched to make a different product
benefits of batch production
Can still address specific customer needs
Use of specialist machinery & skills can increase productivity
negatives of batch production
Time lost switching batches
Potentially de-motivating for staff
Specialist machinery expensive in short term
what is flow production?
production of one product that takes place continuously using a production or assembly line
benefits of flow production
Large amounts made
Very low unit cost
Improvements in technology mean not all the products need to be the same
negatives of flow production
High setup cost
Large stock required
Quality might be less
what is automation?
Machines, controlled by a computer, are used in the production process. This is usually observed by workers.
what is computers?
Used to help automate production and complete service based tasks. Such as online banking.
what is robotics?
An extension of automation where a computer is programmed to control a machine to do various tasks
advantages of technology
Costs reduced- as number of workers is reduced
Production can be more flexible
Repetitive or dangerous jobs can be done by machines
Machine is never absent and can work 24/7
disadvantages of technology
Machines can break down
Customers sometimes dislike technology
Buying, installing and maintaining can be expensive
Making staff redundant incurs a cost
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