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level questions: Production Processes

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What exactly is the Role of Production?-Its to turn Raw Materials into Finished Good and Service. This is Business.
3 Stages in the Production Process?-Inputs [Raw Materials] -Transformation [Production] -Outputs [Product]
What is Job Production?-This is a Method of Production -This is a Product, that exactly fits the Customer Specifics [Needs] -Cake and Expensive Clothing shops can be an Example
Advantages of Job Production?-Products have High Quality usually -Products made to fit the Exact needs of the Customer -High Prices can be fixed -Bigger Job Satisfaction as Workers are involved in All the Stages of the Production -Can easily Differentiate from Rivals
Disadvantages of Job Production?-Unit costs are the Highest here -Very Labour Intensive. Automation is very Limited -Needs very skilled Employees, so that means Higher Wages and Training costs
What is Batch Production?-Method of Production -Making a Group of Identical Products in 1 go -Does 1 Group at a time, then moves on to the Next -Products made via Batch Production, will be somewhat Similar, but might have different Style, Size of Colour -Shoes and Bread can be an Example
Advantages of Batch Production?-A Range of Products made to fit Customer Needs -Lower Unit costs, than that of the Job Production, as you can make more than 1 Product -Automation can Rapidly increase Output; more Efficient than Job Production -Consistent Quality
Disadvantages of Batch Production?-Can be De motivating for Staff; Repeating same Tasks -Cash flow impacted due to needing Stocks of Raw Materials -Time lost due to Switching Batches, or Breakdowns in Machines. This can equal a Loss in Production
What is Flow Production?-Method of Production -Is a Continuous flow of Production. -This can use Production Lines to make its Products. Simply means it Produces on a Large Scale -CocaCola and Pepsi are two Examples
Advantages of Flow Production?-Production can be on a Larger Scale -Less Labour is needed than Job and Batch Production -Workers could Specialise; more Efficient -24/7 Production can be Reached -Always have a Consistent Quality -Lowest Unit Costs
Disadvantages of Flow Production?-Machinery use can have Inflexible Production -Jobs are very Repetitive; lowers Staff Motivation -Start up Purchase is Very Expensive -Breakdowns can lead to Massive Expense -Not many Skills needed, Staff Retention is Low -Products could be to Similar to Rivals, so the Price is more Weighted
What does Productivity really mean?-This is done by the amount of Output Made, for the Number of Employees. -Compares the Number of Workers with the Output of the Business [Example] -Businesses want this to be as High as Possible
How can Productivity Improve?-Get the Right staff needed -Train Staff constantly, make sure they are as Efficient as Possible -Motivate the Staff using Financial and Non-Financial Methods -Get the Latest Machinery to help the Speed of Employees -Get Automation instead of Humans -Make sure the Working Practices are up to Date