4.3 SCALE OF PRODUCTION

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4.3 SCALE OF PRODUCTION

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the factors influencing decisions on the scale of production. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to distinguish between different types of production systems and their characteristics. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the advantages and disadvantages of craft, batch, mass, and continuous flow production. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the concept of mass customization and its impact on the relationship between manufacturers and consumers.

What do you already know about the scale of production?

Factors influencing production scale

Demand, material types, product nature, staffing, resources, finance

Production Systems Overview

Craft production, mechanized production, automated production, one-off production, batch production, mass production, continuous flow production, mass customization

Craft Production

Small-scale, manual skills

Mechanized Production

Volume production, machines controlled by humans

Automated Production

Volume production, machines controlled by production computers

One-off Production

Unique product or prototype, often involving craft techniques

Batch Production

Manufacturing in set numbers or batches

Mass Production

Large amounts of standardized products on production lines

Continuous Flow Production

Manufacturing without interruption, maximizing efficiency and reducing costs

Mass Customization

Products tailored to individual customer needs, combining personalization with economies of scale

Definition List

Craft production: A small-scale production process centered on manual skills. 

Mechanized production: A volume production process involving machines controlled by humans. 

Automated Production: A volume production process involving machines controlled by production computers. 

One-off Production: The creation of a unique product or prototype, often involving craft techniques. 

What type of production process is the creation of a unique product or prototype often involving craft techniques?

1. One-off Production
2. Involving machines controlled by humans
3. Volume production process
4. Small-scale production process

Which production process involves machines controlled by production computers?

1. Mechanized production
2. Automated Production
3. Craft production
4. One-off Production

What is the main characteristic of craft production?

1. Involving machines controlled by production computers
2. Involving machines controlled by humans
3. Centered on manual skills
4. The creation of a unique product

Definition List

Batch Production: A manufacturing method producing products in set numbers or batches. 

Mass Production: The production of large amounts of standardized products on production lines. 

Continuous Flow Production: A method to manufacture products without interruption, maximizing efficiency and reducing costs. 

Mass customization: A production system that manufactures products tailored to individual customer needs, combining personalization with economies of scale.

Mass customization offers a balance between personalization and efficiency.

Agree: Meets individual customer preferences effectively.

Disagree: Increases production complexity and costs.

Partly agree: Works well for niche markets.

Neutral: Depends on the customer demand.

Mass production is essential for meeting high demand.

Agree: Efficient for large-scale production.

Disagree: May lead to overproduction and waste.

Partly agree: Effective for certain industries.

Neutral: Flexibility is also important.

Batch production is the most cost-effective manufacturing method.

Agree: Allows for better quality control.

Disagree: Higher setup costs and inefficiencies.

Partly agree: Depends on the product type.

Neutral: Other factors need to be considered.

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