Process Layout & Control Flashcards
1
Q
Production
A
Turning raw materials into saleable goods
2
Q
Inventory
A
Non-moving parts
3
Q
Motion
A
Movement of personell
4
Q
Over Processing
A
Adding more value to a product then required
5
Q
Capital
A
Amount the company owns
6
Q
Product layout
A
Arranging activities according the required steps to complete process, one after the other
7
Q
Process Layout
A
Arranging activities with similar activities
8
Q
Cellular Layout
A
Group a required variety of machines in cells to produce whole parts
9
Q
Flexible manufacturing System
A
Automated machines producing a variety of products
10
Q
Mixed-model assembly line
A
Produce multiple products on one line
11
Q
Agile manufacturing
A
A manufacturing system that can thrive on unpredictable conditions
12
Q
Characteristics of Agile manufacturing ?
A
- Similar aims as lean
- as focuses on speed and automation
- enables manufacturers to adjust the production line in order to immediately capitalize on sales.
