Mass Production - Advantages and disadvantages table in GCSE Design & Technology: Graphics

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Mass Production

Advantages

It is usually 'automated' to the highest extent possible.
Fewer labour costs
Faster rate of production
Capital and energy are increased while total expenditure per unit of product is decreased
Faster rate of production

Disadvantages

Machinery is very expensive to buy, so production lines are very expensive to set up.
Workers are not very motivated, since their work is very repetitive.
Not very flexible, as a production line is difficult to adapt.
If one part of the line breaks, the whole production process will have to stop until it is repaired.

Evaluation

Suitable for everyday products and/or basic necessities and the cost for the products are relatively low.

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