Types of Production

Batch Method- Work for any task is dived into parts. Each part is completed through the whole batch before the next part is performed. Aiming to achieve specialsation and high equipment utilisation, is most commonly used method for organising manufacture. The advantages of the batch method is that capital expenditure can be kept lower requiring planning to ensure that production equipment is not idle, and it helps to achieve specialsation of labour. The disadvantages of this method is that there is a high probability of poor work flow if batches are not of optimal size. Can often result in the build up of significant work in progress or stocks.