Mass customization means producing large quantities of products with slight variations to each product which is modified to satisfy individual customers’ requirements at mass-production levels.
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Mass production (flow production) means producing a large volume of standardized products in a continuously moving process using a production line.
Job production means producing individual one-off items one at a time especially designed for the customer. Creating a customized tailor-made product.
One of the most important production decisions is the choice of production method and the factor inputs. What factors will influence the choice?
A production system in which all production operations are controlled by computers. Producing product relies heavily on automated production systems.
A production system in which production operations are mainly done by machinery and equipment. A larger proportion of capital input is used in the production process.
A production system in which production operations are mainly done by workers themselves. A larger proportion of labor input is used in the production process.
Production decisions mainly evolve around preparing input resources to supply output products to meet expected market demand.
The role of operations management impacts on all functional areas of a business organization including marketing, Human Resources (HR) and finance.
Operations management includes a far wider range of activities and refers to the management of all production process.
Technology means the practical application of scientific knowledge into the aims of human in order to change the human environment.