Key words. Flashcards
1
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What does productivity mean?
A
The quantity of products a business can produces in a given amount of time, using its existing resources.
2
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What does efficiency mean?
A
A measurement of how effective a business is at producing a good in term of time, quality and waste.
3
Q
What does mechanisation mean?
A
when machinery is used but labour (people) is still required to work the machine.
4
Q
What does automation mean?
A
Machinery is used and a computer controls it. workers programme and supervise the works machines do.
5
Q
What does CAD stand for?
A
Computer Aided Design. Using computers to design products.
6
Q
What does CAM stand for?
A
Computer Aided Manufacturer. The machines used to make a product are controlled by the computer.
