Types of Production

Types of Production

Primary - This is the sector that involves the harvest of raw

materials

For example in the chocolate industry, this is the stage where sugar

and coco beans are collected

Secondary - This is the sector that involves manufacturing of

chocolate products

For example in the chocolate industry, this is the stage where the

coco beans are crushed and sugar is added

Tertiary - This is the sector that involves the sale of the finished

chocolates

For example in the chocolate industry, this is the stage where the

products are sold

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

primary,secondary,Tertiary

Task 2 - Methods of Production

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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.

JOB

PRODUCTION

BATCH

PRODUCTION

FLOW

PRODUCTION

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Advantages

· High quality

· Well motivated workers

· Fast

· Low cost per unit

· Not much time is lost

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Disadvantages

· Needs skilled workers

· High wage

· Machinery may need to be cleaned or reset which takes time and costs