Production Flashcards
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Flexible manufacturing system definition
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easily adapt to changes in quantity or type of product, used to manage stock inventory or production planning system
2
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Lean manufacturing definition
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minimises waste and improves efficient - cost saving and reduces use of resources
3
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Just in time definition
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respond to customer demand, products can be ordered as needed
4
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Just in time advantages and disadvantages
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AD - saves storage space, stock doesn’t expire, more factory space = more efficient
DIS - supply chain must be reliable and fast, sales are affected by delay, costs are higher as no bulk buying
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