Operations

Production Methods

• **Job Production**: Each product is made individually to customer specifications. Suitable for customized, high-value products.
• **Batch Production**: Products are made in small quantities. Allows flexibility to adjust to changing customer demands.
• **Flow/Mass Production**: Continuous production of standardized products. Highly efficient but less flexible.
• **Automation**: Using machines to automate production processes. Improves efficiency and consistency.
• **Lean Production**: Minimizing waste and improving efficiency through techniques like Just-In-Time (JIT) and Kaizen.

Exam Tips:

• Understand the characteristics and suitability of each production method.
• Recognize how production methods impact cost, flexibility, and quality.