Manufacture Flashcards
Give examples of one off production?
Shop signs
Tailored suit
Prototypes
Vinyl signage
What is batch production?
Batch production is when a small or large quantity of identical products are made.
Give examples of batch production
Newspapers
Magazines
What is mass production?
Many many products made, needed worldwide
Give examples of mass production
Bottles
Packaging
Electrical items
What is One off production?
When you only make one product that is tailor made to your design and measurements
What is Just in time production?
JIT is where each part of the product is planned to arrive just in time for assembly
Give one example of where JIT is used?
Car manufacturers
Advantages of JIT?
No money goes towards storage of parts
You don’t waste materials by ordering them before you need them
Disadvantages of JIT?
If deliveries of products are late, it stops the production line
ICT could stop working, meaning no communication
What is Electronic data interchange?
It involves the transfer of electronic files between manufacturer, suppliers and customers, which speeds up orders and efficiency
What is stock control?
Managing the amount of stock held, by monitoring ordering and outflow
Give examples of computer aided design
Illustrator
Photoshop
2D design
Give advantages of computer aided design
3D/2D mock ups made without expensive models
Reduced developing time - saves money
Can be saved and emailed to clients easily
Give disadvantages of computer aided design
Training needed on software
Less people needed - job loss
