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REVISION CARDS - BATCH PRODUCTION
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WHAT IS BATCH PRODUCTION? When tens, hundreds or even thousands of the same product, are manufactured on a production line, this is called Batch Production. Batch production takes place on a production line. A production line is one stage of manufactured followed by another stage. A production line can be made up of several or hundreds of different stages. Companies tend to order batches of products. Customers usually order one.		BICYCLE - BATCH PRODUCTION
CHARACTERISTICS - BATCH PRODUCTION Production line is set up. One task for each stage of manufacture. Semi skilled or unskilled workers - Flexible workforce. Production line can manufacture different products. Production line runs for a limited time.		EXAMPLES - BATCH MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
QUESTIONS
1. What is batch production ?                       4 marks
2. Name three products that are batch manufactured.                  3 marks
3. Describe three characteristics of batch production.                   3 marks
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