SYSTEM
Source:
http://kalyan-city.blogspot.com/2013/02/difference-between-intermittent.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous_production
DEFINITION:
Continuous means something that operates
constantly without any irregularities or frequent
halts.
In the continuous production system, goods are
produced constantly as per demand forecast.
Goods are produced on a large scale for stocking
and selling.
EXAMPLES:
1.
2.
Nature of product:
Inintermittent
Flexibility of process:
In
Scale of production:
In
intermittent production system, cost per unit may be higher because production is
done on a small-scale.
In continuous production system, cost per unit may be lower because production is
done on large-scale.
Range of products:
In
Instructions:
In
Staff:
Intermittent
production system requires staff with high technical skills and abilities.
Continuous production system requires moremanagerial skillsand less technical
skills.
an intermittent production system, there is no need to store and stock the final
products, because items are produced as per customer's orders.
In a continuous production system, there is a need to store and stock the final
products until they are demanded in the market.
Location change:
In
Capital invested:
In