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Scales of Production

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1What are the three scales of production?One-off
Batch
Mass
2What are the THREE Scales of Production?One-off
Batch
Mass
3Describe One-off ProductionDesigners and engineers will
make one product at a time. Labour is specialist and highly skilled.
4What does bespoke mean, and what scale of production does it apply to?Made to order, it applies to One-off production
5Name an advantage of One-off Production?One-off production items can be quite original and unusual
6Name a disadvantage of One-off production?Production time is normally long and therefore has significant cost implications.
7Give some examples of One-off Products-Shop Interiors
-Hand-crafted Furniture.
8Describe Batch ProductionMore than one item is
manufactured. A specific number of identical products are made at the same time.
9How many times can a Batch Production be repeated?As many times as
necessary in response to market demand
10Give an example of a product which has been Batch Produced-Points of sale (POS)
-Birthday cards
11Describe Mass ProductionThe product is made on a production line. Huge volumes of the product are made using extremely specialist equipment. Often only one product can be made using this arrangement.
12What kind of workforce is needed for Mass Production?A large, unskilled workforce is needed as tasks are repetitive and straightforward to learn. Much of the work is automated and requires little human interaction.
13Give an example of Mass Produced Products-Electrical items
-Cars