Types of Production.

Here is a diagram to illustrate the stages in the chain of production

 

Task 2 – Methods of Production

Job Production – This type production involves high quality chocolates being produced  

For example a chocolate manufacturer such as Cadburys may use this type of production in the following way, making luxurious chocolates

Batch Production – This type production involves making many of one product then changing the machinery

For example a chocolate manufacturer such as Cadburys may use this type of production in the following way to make a batch of dairy milk and then a batch of caramel or crunchie

Flow Production - This type production involves making a product from start to finish

For example a chocolate manufacturer such as Cadburys may use this type of production in the following way, to make a special edition chocolate.

Here is an evaluation of these types of production methods by looking at two advantages & two disadvantages for Chocoholics.

‘Division of labour’ means

For example is specialisation to workers

‘Specialisation’ means

For example system of production where economics , regions , business or people concentrate on producing certain products  

Task 3 – Automation

Here is a description of the automated production processes that take place for a chocolate manufacturer such as chocoholics  

Automation has the potential for radically improving the quality of life, as can be demonstrated from both an historical perspective and numerous present-day examples. The progressive elimination of many of the boring, repetitive, unsafe and demeaning work practices on the farm and in the factory fall into the first category; modern developments in surgery, road building, health care and fruit-harvesting in the second.

Here is an evaluation of the benefits and consequences of introducing automation for chocoholics