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Production & Productivity - Coggle Diagram
Production & Productivity
Job Production
One job finishes, one job starts
Bespoke, when demand is low
More flexibility
Each item will be different
Employees have multiple skills
Three methods of production :Make one product
from start to finish
before the next , Each product is
different
Flow Production
When demand is high
Can produce larger quantities
The process is continuous
A standardised product is made
Three methods of production :Large quantities
produced in a
continuous process ,All products are the
same
Batch Production
Large quantities, similar products
Allows for flexibility
More planning and co-ordination needed
Low production cost per unit
Can become boring
Three methods of production :Making multiple of
the same product at
the same time ,Products are made
in groups
Production
turning inputs (resources)
into outputs (products)
Productivity
the rate at which the
output is produced
Capital Productivity
Output per unit of capital per period of time
Total Output/Amount of
Capital
Increasing Capital Productivity
Upgrading Technology
Downsizing
Selling unused buses
Relocating the centre
Cheaper rent
Closer to employees
Outsourcing
Marketing
Lean Production