Industry Flashcards
What is “one off” production
A production process for individually designed and manufactured products, the products are unique to the customer, thus more expensive.
What is “batch” production
A production process that utilises simultaneous manufacturing processes, the products are produced in small groups which is ideal for items with an expiry date
What is “mass/line” production
A production process where there is a division of labour where workers carry out one process and then pass it a long in a linear fashion.
Explain Unit Production Systems
UPS’ are used in textile manufacture, employing an organised and synchronised computer controlled transporter system, reducing handling operations, and optimises labour.
Explain Quick Response Manufacturing
QRM is a strategy for reducing lead-times across all functions of an organisation. The resulting improvements in speed and responsiveness increase the organisation’s agility and responsiveness, resulting in competitive advantage.
Explain what vertical in-house production is, and the pros and cons of using it.
It is when a company owns its own production line, minimising the need for outsourcing.
Pros: reduces risks of a raise in price, less susceptible to suppliers going out of business, protects brand and intellectual property rights.
Cons: specialisation is reduced/diluting expertise, increases administration, and reduces flexibility.
Explain Just-in-time manufacture
JIT manufacturing makes products to order, instead of stockpiling, this is ideal for electronic devices as they become outdated quickly, it is heavily reliant on the stability of suppliers.
List specification criteria
Aesthetics Cost Customer Environment Safety Size Function Materials
Why do production companies have to ensure a safe working environment for their employees?
To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act [1974] that dictates that all employers must ensure that all employees and visitors to the work place are protected in terms of health, safety and welfare.
Why must companies prevent/reduce/control employees exposure to hazardous substances?
To comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations [2002] that dictates that employers need to control their workers exposure to substances that could have negative medical consequences.
What is the BSI
The British Standards Institute is the government sanctioned institution that insures all products are produced to a safe and fit standard.
What is intellectual property
An original idea with a corresponding physical manifestation of it, such as a book.
Explain copy right
A form of legal protection for works, such as books, allowing for management over who can use it and provide legal protection for designers to stop unauthorised copying for up to ten years. The UK Copyright Act [ 1988] provides cover for 70 years after the creators death.
Explain patents
Patents are legal rights granted by the Intellectual Property Office, they only apply to working parts of a design, are very expensive and difficult to obtain as they are only granted to completely new or significantly changed designs, and they last for 20 years.
what are the 6Rs of sustainability
Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Repair, Rethink, Recycle.
