Increased Profit

Increased Motivation

Increased Productivity

Increased Production

Higher Costs per unit

Lower Costs per unit

Lower Wages for Workers

Decreased Output relative to the inputs required

Less storage of raw materials or components

Less money tied up in inventories

Slower production of goods and services

Better use of equipment 

Not suitable for Personal Services

The product does not meet the requirement of the customer

The workers often have more varied jobs

Skilled labour is often used

Not flexible way of working and production 

Production may not be affected if machinery breaks down

Production may be affected if machinery breaks down

It is very cheap