The term scale of production refers to the quantity or numbers of a product made. The quantity of products made will depend upon the needs of the customers. The company making the products will choose the appropriate manufacturing process.

Its decisions will be influenced by the:

• volume or quantities of products required
• types of materials used to make the products
• type of product being manufactured

For example, for a company to manufacture a product such as a child's activity centre a variety of factors need to be considered, eg:

• staff
• materials
• resources
  
• finance
• customers
• correct information