Job Production
Normally "one off" products.Single item or very small quantity.
Examples
Bridges Ships Bespoke fashion items Specialist models/prototypes
Batch Production
Larger quantities are produced (100's - 200's)
Examples
Cars Food products Clothing Books
Mass Production
Known as flow or continuous production.Assembly lines.Very large quantities (1000's)
Examples
Cars Food products Computers Mobile phones
Note
High cost per item due to skilled labour costs. Low fixed costs. Skilled workforce. Specialist markets. Flexible.
Note
Cheaper cost per item than job due to increased quantity. Semi-skilled workforce. Increased use of templates, jigs, fixtures to reduce production time. Still reasonably flexible.
Note
Cheaper again due to increased quantity. Expensive to set up due to increased automation. Less skilled workforce. Inflexible due to specialist production lines.
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