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  • What are the main features of flow production?

    Large-scale production, standardised product, specialisation, division of labour
  • What are the advantages of flow production?

    Low unit costs, very consistent, high quality, less need to hold stock
  • What are the disadvantages of flow production?

    High set-up costs, one problem causes the whole line to stop, can cause low motivation, can't customise products for the customer
  • What is the aim of lean production?

    To cut costs of resources by using them more efficiently
  • What is just-in-time manufacturing?

    Arranging with suppliers that orders are brought in on the day needed. Products are made when orders come in, not to hold in stock
  • What are the advantages of just-in-time production?

    Cuts stock-holding prices, more efficient use of space, reduces time between buying supplies and receiving payment, better supplier relationship
  • What are the disadvantages of just-in-time production?

    Customers have to wait for goods to be made, no bulk order discounts on supplies, requires very reliable suppliers
  • What is lean design?

    Producing new designs as quickly as possible
  • What is the main benefit of lean design?

    Saves time meaning a higher profit margin
  • What is the main advantage/disadvantage of cell production?

    + Motivation
    - Money on training
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