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FLOW PRODUCTION METHOD
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DEFINITION
The flow method of production involves the organisation of
the work process in sequential steps so that each item passes
through each stage before moving to the next. It uses a series
of repetitive processes to produce standardised products.
ADVANTAGES
- Lower ‘per unit’ costs as a result of economies of scale
-Large amounts of goods can be produced quickly
- Can be used to meet the ever-growing demands of the
market
- There is a reduced need to store large amounts of
finished goods due to the speed of production.
DISADVANTAGES
CHARACTERISTICS
1. The units flow from one operation point to another throughout the whole process.
2. There will be one type of machine for each process.
3. The products, tools, materials and methods are standardised.
4. Production is done in anticipation of demand.
5. Production volume is usually high.
6. Machine set ups remain unchanged for a considerable long period.
7. Any fault in flow of production is immediately corrected otherwise it will stop the whole production process.
- Very high set-up cost
- If something goes wrong, the entire assembly line can
be halted
- Quality is sometimes sacrificed for quantity
- Work can be repetitive and boring, which leads to low
motivation for workers
- Usually inflexible, as it is difficult to alter the production
process if consumers’ tastes change.
FLOW PRODUCTION METHOD
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