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Characteristics of mass production Mass production is suitable for manufacturing enterprises that have a relatively large number of product categories but the annual volume of each type is not large enough to form an independent production line. Each manufacturing department has to process a variety of products over and over again. With each type of product, people often put into production in "series" so they are called mass production. Examples of this type of production are manufacturing in mechanical engineering, textiles, electrical appliances, furniture, specialized mechanical and electronic products, etc. with the following main characteristics: – Machinery and equipment The main equipment is this multi-function sewing machine arranged into specialized technology workshops. Each workshop undertakes a certain technological stage of the product production process. See more: what does come up against mean – Labor productivity is relatively high Production specialization is not high, but the production process is repetitive and stable, so labor productivity is relatively high. Each production department processes many different types of products with different technical requirements and technological processes, so the production organization is often very complex. Advantages of mass production Mass production has many advantages. If the production process is strictly monitored, mass production can be highly accurate because the machines in the production line have preset parameters. Mass production also leads to lower costs because the automated assembly line manufacturing process requires fewer workers. * Advantages of mass production In addition, mass production can create a higher level of efficiency because mass-produced items can be assembled at a faster rate through automation. Rapid assembly supports the rapid distribution and marketing of an organization's products, which, in turn, can create a competitive advantage and higher profits for the company. For example, McDonald's (MCD) has a competitive advantage in the fast food industry thanks to its speed in producing meals for timeconscious customers.

Disadvantages of Mass Production * Disadvantages of Mass Production However, not everything about mass production is beneficial. Setting up an automated assembly line is capital intensive and requires a significant upfront investment of time and resources. If there are flaws in the production design, it can be necessary to invest a lot of time and money in redesigning and rebuilding mass production processes. Modifications to mass production processes may be required for reasons other than failure. For example, if a pharmaceutical company has a comprehensive assembly line to manufacture a common drug, it will take a long time to meet Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. and costly. . While the advantage of mass production is that it can reduce labor costs, employees who are still part of an assembly line may lack motivation because their tasks are repetitive. Boredom caused by repetitive work can lead to low employee morale and increased revenue levels. Mass production example Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, developed mass production assembly line techniques. In 1913, he pioneered the moving assembly line to produce the Ford Model T automobile. The reduced parts production time allowed the company to adopt the same approach to chassis assembly and greatly reduced it. time to build a Model T car.

Mass production example Ford continued to improve the process, even hiring someone who studied how people move most efficiently. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford built 15 million Model T cars. As a result of Ford's mass production, the automobile became something the public could buy, rather than a commodity. luxury that only a few people have access to....