Modern Manufacturing Systems Flashcards
What is division of labour
Dividing up tasks needed in order to mass produce a product in large quantities.
It uses the sequence of stages
Workforce is organised so individuals specialised in a particular task
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Division of labour
Dividing up tasks needed in order to mass produce a product in large quantities. It uses the sequence of stages
Workforce is organised so individuals specialised in a particular task
What does FMS stand for
Flexible manufacturing systems
What is a flexible manufacturing system (FMS)
A flexible manufacturing system for batch production
What does flexible manufacturing systems include
Press former
CNC cutters, lathes, punches and milling machines
Robotic arms
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Flexible manufacturing system FMS
A flexible manufacturing system for batch production
What does QRM stand for
Quick response manufacturing
What is quick response manufacturing (QRM)
The use of computer technology for efficient competitive production of low volume customized products
It reduces lead time between customer placing an order and receiving their products by making products to order and not storing them
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The use of … … for efficient competitive production of … volume … products
It reduces … … between customer placing an order and receiving their products by making products … … and not … them
Quick response manufacturing (QRM)
The use of computer technology for efficient competitive production of low volume customized products
It reduces lead time between customer placing an order and receiving their products by making products to order and not storing them
What is vertical in-house production
The supply chain of a company is owned by the same company
What are the three advantages of vertical in-house production
Reduced risk of price changes for components
Less risk of suppliers going out of business
Increased quality assurance
What are the two disadvantages of vertical in-house production
Increased administration
Reduction in flexibility and specialism
What does PPC stand for
Production planning and control
What is production planning and control (PPC)
The use of computers to plan the most efficient production schedules
It coordinates suppliers and customers
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The use of computers to plan the most efficient production schedules
It coordinates suppliers and customers
What does MPS stand for
Master production schedule
What is a master production schedule (MPS)
A plan that determines how many products will be made in the given time period
What does a master production schedule (MPS) determine
Required amount of labour
Orders materials from suppliers
Control stock
What does UPS stand for
Unit production system
What is a unit production system (UPS)
The use of overhead transporters for component transfer between workers to improve efficiency
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The use of overhead … for component transfer between … to improve …
Unit production system (UPS)
The use of overhead transporters for component transfer between workers to improve efficiency
Where is a unit production system commonly used
Textile products
How does unit production system (UPS) make work more efficient
Reduces handling operations so workers components and trait and put time and effort into production
What is modular cell production
Computer controlled cells are set up to combine a number of CNC machines in a group
They can carry out a sequence of operations
How is a product loaded and transferred in modular cell production
Robotic arms
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Computer controlled cells are set up to combine a number of CNC machines in a group
They can carry out a sequence of operations
What does JiT stand for
Just in time manufacture
What is just in time manufacture
A way of organising manufacture so that they are made to order rather than being produced for stock
How does Just in time manufacture work
Components are ordered to arrive when they are needed at the right time
Manufactured into finished products
Un straightaway sent off to customers
What does EDI stand for
Electronic data interchange
What does EPOS stand for
Electronic point of sale
What is electronic data interchange (EDI) and electronic point of sale (EPOS)
The use of barcodes to electronically register when an item is used or sold
They can be linked with stock control systems
