Core Content Flashcards
What does sustainability mean?
The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is an enterprise?
A business which is started by someone who takes risk of running it.
What is Just in Time production technique?
When computerised stock ensures that parts are only received when they are needed in the production process.
Advantages: increases efficiency and reduces waste.
Disadvantages: more frequent deliveries.
What is Lean manufacturing technique?
Reducing waste in a design.
Advantages: improves efficiency because workers share the same skills.
Disadvantages: requires time consuming data analysis.
What is Batch production technique?
A set number of products are manufactured that are made in limited quantities.
Advantages: reduces inventory.
Disadvantages: downtime when reconfiguring the production system.
What is continuous production technique?
Manufacturing of identical high demand products 24 hours a day.
Advantages: removes the cost of stopping and starting the production process, materials can be cheaper in higher quantities.
Disadvantages: automation can lead to staff redundancy.
What is one off production technique?
A single, unique product made by workers.
Advantages: high quality products.
Disadvantages: production times are longer.
What is mass production technique?
Efficiently and consistently producing many products at a low cost per unit.
Advantages: Materials can be cheaper in higher quantities.
Disadvantages: initial set up cost can be high.
What are the steps of a life cycle analysis.
- Raw material extraction and processing.
- Product manufacture and assembly.
- Product transportation and distribution.
- Product consumer use.
- Product disposal.
