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Unit 5.1 pg. 614 Production Methods

IB Business Management. Unit 5.1 pg. 614 Production Methods. Production. Referred to as operations management Concerned with producing the right goods/services in the right quantities in a timely & cost-effective manner. Production.

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Unit 5.1 pg. 614 Production Methods

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  1. IB Business Management Unit 5.1 pg. 614 Production Methods

  2. Production • Referred to as operations management • Concerned with producing the right goods/services in the right quantities in a timely & cost-effective manner

  3. Production • Productivity is the rate at which inputs are transformed to outputs (how efficient is the business?) • The form of production that a manager chooses will help determine a firm’s productivity

  4. Production Sectors Primary sector:extracting raw materials, harvesting crops, rearing animals (mining, agriculture, fishing)

  5. Production Sectors Secondary sector: turning natural resources into finished goods (steel production, car manufacturing)

  6. Production Sectors Tertiary sector: providing services (finance, insurance, health care, education)

  7. 4 Factors of Production • Land, labor, capital, enterprise • Known to production managers as Five M’s: materials, manpower, machines, money, mgmt • These factors are combined in cost-effective way to ensure value-added is performed during ‘production’ • The value of outputs (products) is greater than the inputs (PROFIT)

  8. Production • What is the best production method for businesses? • What is best for one business may not be best for another • The same kind of product can be produced using different methods • 3 types of production: • job, batch, mass

  9. Methods of Production • Job production: business creates individual product from start to finish to meet customer’s standards • Items are “tailor-made” • Usually used by small firms • No economies of scale • Examples: Custom computers, haircut, custom home, office building, Disneyland

  10. Advantages of Job Production • Quality: highly-skilled labor is used • Motivation: workers feel proud of finished product • Uniqueness: adds value to the production process • Flexibility: each product can be altered to the customer’s request

  11. Disadvantages of Job Production • Expensive: labor-intensive. • Higher cost for consumer • Time consuming • Few economies of scale • b/c each product is unique

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  13. Methods of Production Batch production: producing a limited number of identical products • One batch completed before production switches to next batch • Good for businesses that make a range of products • Example: Nike produces batches of different sizes/colors, Krispy Kreme makes batches of different doughnut types

  14. Advantages of Batch Production • Economies of scale: machines can produce larger quantities • Specialization in production process • Variety • EX: b-day cakes made in batch but can be customized

  15. Disadvantages of Batch Production • Inflexible: once a batch is started, it’s difficult to stop • Storage costs of larger quantities • Worker boredom

  16. Methods of Production • Flow production: form of mass production where different operations are progressively carried out in sequence • When one task is complete, the next stage must start immediately • Ex: bottled water

  17. Methods of Production • Line production: form of mass production where the product is assembled along a conveyer belt • Also known as an assembly line • Ex: vehicle manufacturers

  18. Methods of Production • Mass production: producing mass amounts of standardized products • Identical products are produced in large quantities • Ex: New York Times prints one million newspapers

  19. Advantages of mass production • High volume produced at low cost (economies of scale) • Reduces average fixed costs (bc so many products are produced) • Machines can work 24 hours a day • Product quality is standardized; low defect rate • Low labor costs for unskilled workers

  20. Disadvantages of mass production • Work is boring & monotonous • Machine breakdowns cause major problems • Little flexibility in production methods • Once a process has begun, cannot make changes • Cannot tailor make to customer’s wishes • Huge set-up costs. (Must buy machines, maintenance, replacement) • Effective storage system needed

  21. Labor and Capital Intensity • Some methods of production are labor intensive while others are capital intensive • Labor intensive: • Job production, services • Used in highly skilled professions, ie lawyers • More personalization • Capital intensive: • Batch, mass production • Disadvantage: product are highly homogenous, high fixed costs

  22. Review Assignment Choose the most appropriate method of production (job, batch or mass) for each of the following and justify your answer: • iPods • Coca-Cola • Cookies • Navy battleships • 42” plasma TVs • Custom suits

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