Method of production - Job production 2.4.1
Job production - the production of one off items to meet the needs/specifications of each individual customer, often undertaken by small, specialist businesses. Examples of job production Artists = each picture will be unique Dental technicians = make plastic caps for teeth, each one molded to fit the patient's mouth Aircraft = built one at a time due to their size Architects = designs plans for buildings that are unique JOB PRODUCTION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Cheap and easy to set up Individual cost of one unit may be much more expensive Customer requirements and changes can be managed so are more specific to customer needs Often labour-intensive so costs for labour are also extremely expensive Associated with higher quality as they are typically premium products Requires close consultation with the client to meet exact specification needs, as mistakes are extremely costly Employees can be bett...