Job and Batch Production
Job Production: Job production, sometimes called jobbing or one-off production, involves producing custom
work, such as a one-off product for a specific customer. Individual products are made, with probably not a lot
of standardized parts in it. Job production where items are made individually and each item is finished before
the next one is started. Designer dresses are made using the job production method..
Advantages Disadvantages
Product is usually of a high quality and is unique. Cost of producing one unit or job is higher as it meets
specific needs of the customer and will require more
money to meet the wants of consumers.
Producer meets individual customer need this means Labour –intensive market meaning wages are high
the business has high customer satisfaction and can and this increase the overall costs incurred by the
results in repeat business. business also selling prices are usually higher as the
business has to cover the costs.
Can charge a premium price: The business can Requires investment in skills and training: The money
maximise their profits as the product can be set at a to train the staff is expensive which increases the
high price and this allows profit maximisation. cost incurred by the business to ensure the product is
made to a high quality.
Batch Production: Batch production occurs when many similar items are produced together. Each
batch goes through one stage of the production process before moving onto next stage. In batch
production set quantities of a product are manufactured to order. Batch production requires a high
level of design, pattern making and sampling skills. Materials are cost-effective and manufacturing
costs are lower than one-off production.
Advantages Disadvantages
Use of specialist machinery & skills can increase Time lost switching between batches – machinery
output and productivity. may need to be reset which reduces efficiency.
Since larger numbers are made, unit costs are lower. Potentially de-motivating for staff as the work is
monotonous and repetitive which reduces efficiency.
Economies of Scales: Materials can be bought in bulk, Goods have to be stored until they are sold, which is
so they are cheaper. expensive.
Job Production: Job production, sometimes called jobbing or one-off production, involves producing custom
work, such as a one-off product for a specific customer. Individual products are made, with probably not a lot
of standardized parts in it. Job production where items are made individually and each item is finished before
the next one is started. Designer dresses are made using the job production method..
Advantages Disadvantages
Product is usually of a high quality and is unique. Cost of producing one unit or job is higher as it meets
specific needs of the customer and will require more
money to meet the wants of consumers.
Producer meets individual customer need this means Labour –intensive market meaning wages are high
the business has high customer satisfaction and can and this increase the overall costs incurred by the
results in repeat business. business also selling prices are usually higher as the
business has to cover the costs.
Can charge a premium price: The business can Requires investment in skills and training: The money
maximise their profits as the product can be set at a to train the staff is expensive which increases the
high price and this allows profit maximisation. cost incurred by the business to ensure the product is
made to a high quality.
Batch Production: Batch production occurs when many similar items are produced together. Each
batch goes through one stage of the production process before moving onto next stage. In batch
production set quantities of a product are manufactured to order. Batch production requires a high
level of design, pattern making and sampling skills. Materials are cost-effective and manufacturing
costs are lower than one-off production.
Advantages Disadvantages
Use of specialist machinery & skills can increase Time lost switching between batches – machinery
output and productivity. may need to be reset which reduces efficiency.
Since larger numbers are made, unit costs are lower. Potentially de-motivating for staff as the work is
monotonous and repetitive which reduces efficiency.
Economies of Scales: Materials can be bought in bulk, Goods have to be stored until they are sold, which is
so they are cheaper. expensive.
