Question

Batch flow production systems have a number of characteristics. Which of the following is typically NOT a characteristic of batch flow production systems?
a. Low throughput volume
b. Greater ability to customize products or services
c. Throughput ratios (TR) commonly exceeding 70 percent
d. Lower investment in raw materials and finished goods inventory than a line flow operation
e. Relatively smaller scale of operations than a line flow operation

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is c. Throughput ratios (TR) commonly exceeding 70 percent

Explanation:

Batch production is a production system, in which the products to be manufactured are separated into batches as they proceed through the production process.

Batch manufacturing is totally contrary to the lean manufacturing philosophy, since it generates large quantities of inventory, as well as downtimes in machines and operators. Ideally, work with the flow of a single piece and if not possible, using a pull system.

This production system is also known as discontinuous production, since the material accumulates in front of each of the production processes.