Methods of productionJob production

The way we make a product can depend on the type of product and volume required. There are different methods of production used by businesses.

Part ofBusiness managementManagement of operations

Job production

A wedding dress- an example of job production
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A wedding dress - an example of job production

Job production concentrates on producing one product from start to finish. Once one product is complete, another can begin. It is highly specialised and very labour intensive.

Some examples:

  • making a wedding dress
  • painting a house
  • building an bridge
AdvantagesDisadvantages
High quality productProduction costs likely to be high
Can customise ordersProduction time may be longer
Workers involved in entire production process from start to finish
AdvantagesHigh quality product
DisadvantagesProduction costs likely to be high
AdvantagesCan customise orders
DisadvantagesProduction time may be longer
AdvantagesWorkers involved in entire production process from start to finish
Disadvantages