Manufacturing Systems

Question 0

Batch

Answer 0

Meets demand, specialized machines,

workers repeat jobs, pattern lay, identical, seasonal,

CAD/CAM, material in bulk

Question 1

One-off

Answer 1

Detail, skill, handmade,

size to suit client, complex,

expensive, unique, less automated

Question 2

Mass

Answer 2

Wide market, standardized,

specialized machines, workers repeat,

pattern lay, CAD/CAM, non-seasonal, identical

Question 3

Straight line/progressive bundle production - batch

Answer 3

Each worker same task

Skilled + quick

Synchronized

Question 4

Repetitive flow production - mass

Answer 4

Semi-skilled operators
Specific tasks

Sub-assembly lines

Large quantity, low cost

Question 5

Continual flow - mass

Answer 5

Uninterrupted production
Expensive to shut down

Limited no# of components/simple

CAM instead of ppl - cheap

Question 6

In-line assembly - mass

Answer 6

Fully automated

Question 7

Off the peg manufacture - batch

Answer 7

Standard average sizes only

Question 8

Just in time

Answer 8

Materials/garm. arrive when needed

• saves money (stock+storage)
• saves time

Change fashion lines quickly
Cut stock held at shop

Question 9

Section system - batch

Answer 9

Deals with frequent style changes

Small numbers per product type

Question 10

Pre-manufactured components

Answer 10

Components that cannot be made by manufacturer, such as:

Buttons, zips, logos

Question 11

What is on a Manufacturing specification ?

Answer 11

List of requiremnts the desgn mst hve:

• Tolerance
• Materials
• Sea allowance
• Dimensions
• Equipment