This document discusses different methods of production and organizing production processes. It describes one-off production, batch production, mass production, and continuous production. It then discusses just-in-time production and electronic data interchange as methods for organizing production. Stock control and product data management software are also introduced as important ways to manage stock levels and product information across businesses.

1. Methods of ProductionGCSE Product Design

2. Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson you should: Begin to develop knowledge of different methods of production for various products Begin to develop skills in selecting the best manufacturing process Develop knowledge in how to effectively organise production Develop knowledge of why stock control is so important

3. Methods of Production One off Production Batch Production Mass Production Continuous Production

4. One-Off Production Involves making a single product Wedding Cake Individual chair Tailored Designer Suit All costs are added to the final selling price Designing, transport, manufacture Tend to involve highly skilled workers

6. Batch Production Products are identical Product are made at the same time Large or small numbers Rolls, bread, cakes, etc Allows for more of the same to be made after production Involves some labour Workers may not have a range of skills

7. Batch Production Manufacturing aids used for easy repetition Jigs, formers Tends to require specialist tools and equipment

8. Mass Production Product goes through many stages on the production line Car, computers, mobile phones Workers/ machines specialise in a small range of tasks

9. Continuous Production 24/7 Very highly automated Workforce tend to be less skilled due to the high levels of automation Few workers compared to the high output Cost of the facility is very high and it can only produce a limited range of products Paper, card, etc

10. Task 1 Answer the first question in you class books in full sentences REMEMBER TO DATE YOUR WORK AND PUT THE TITLE

11. Organising Production JIT – Just In Time Materials are ordered and used as and when required EDI The transfer of data from one computer to another (no human interaction)

12. Just in Time Materials are planned to arrive just in time Car plants use this Work very closely with suppliers to ensure orders are placed in time JIT relies heavily on ICT as suppliers needs to be made aware instantly of any delays/ changes

13. Just In Time Advantage- Less money used in storing materials Disadvantage – Late delivery of goods will stop the production line Can give a company a bad reputation

14. Electronic Data Interchange Structured data is transferred using ICT From retailer to supplier Speeds up customer order time Ensures that all stock levels are maintained

15. Task 2 Answer the second question in you class books in full sentences REMEMBER TO DATE YOUR WORK AND PUT THE TITLE

16. Managing Stock Stock Control Stock is reviewed regularly to ensure that efficient levels are maintained Product Data Management (PDM) Computer software used globally

17. Stock Control Allows the right level of stock to be in place Prevents having lots of material which may not be required

18. PDM Allows information to be shared across a business globally Like an easy to access filing cabinet Material costs can be updated and shared simultaneously Products are able to be manufactured and monitored Key business process – changes in design, enhancement requests- can be easily changed Secure communication between employees and suppliers