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This is a cheaper method of production because the products are made to fit the standard average size not particular individuals. If you want a perfect fit you may have to have alterations made to the product. This is the type of production high street shops but from.

advantages:

• 1 standard size template can be used for production run

• no fittings necessary

• Batch production is the best type of production  order because it spreads the cost which makes the whole product less expensive

Individual

This can be named 'One Off'. In the production of this one person or a group assembles the whole product- this makes the product unique, ' a one off'. It is used to suit a clients personal choice, specification.

advantages:

• Skilled makers are used

• it is labour intensive

• work is to a high quality and cost

• End result is high quality and can cost a lot more

Mass or Volume Production

These two involve producing large numbers of identical products. They are split into two areas: 

• Repetitive Flow                

• Continual Flow           

Repetitive flow produces a large number for lower cost

Mass production is expensive to set up but reduces the cost because:

• Material can be bought in bulk

• Semi/Unskilled labour can be used

• High cost of machinery can be evened out by amount of products made

• System can be fully automated      

Continual Flow is uninterrupted production of textile products until they are completely finished. The product is produced on 24 hour openings. This reduces the cost of shutting down the building.

Batch Production

Large/ small (fixed quantities) of identical orders are produced

advantages:

• Batches can be repeated as many times as wanted

• A variety of different styles can be made of same product

• Staff enjoy the  flexible 

• working conditions and can be trained as each new order for a product goes in

disadvantages:

• Loss of time when batches change over

• Equipment needs to be re-set after each production run

• Storage can be a problem if orders aware not sold- waste.

• Workers become bored with repetitive production

Progressive Bundle System

Workers are arranged into various sections of production in relation to how the product will be made e.g.. sleeves, pockets, small parts, joining of seams.

advantages:

• Smaller lot sizes

• Delivery time is reduced

• Frequent product changes

Just in Time

Helps manage control stock. It has regular deliveries of materials and components from suppliers which arrive 'Just in Time' and are used immediately.

advantages:

• Costs are low due to reduced storage

• Production relatively fast

• good quality

• materials and components are usually fault free

• Goods delivered straight  tot he outlets

In line Assembly

Batch and flow systems are automated. Computers are programmed to ensure quality. Customizing of products can be achieved e.g.. Putting  a company Logo onto items.