5.2 Production

Production processes:

• different types:
  • job
  • batch
  • flow
• labour and capital intensive production
• the impact of different types of production
• calculation of productivity and the impact of productivity improvements.

Principles of lean production:

• just-in-time (JIT)
• Kaizen
• the importance of using resources effectively.

Impact of technology in production:

• use of robotics
• balancing cost, productivity, quality and flexibility.