production and manufacturing

Question 1

refers to the methodical process used to convert raw materials into finished goods

Answer 1

production system

Question 2

What are the five key elements involved in a production system?

Answer 2

Resources flowing within a defined system
Combined and transformed inputs
Controlled manner
Add value
Accordance to the policies communicated by management​

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a production system?

Answer 3

to add value to materials, whether in terms of utility, functionality, or aesthetics

Question 4

What are the two main categories of production systems based on product variety and volume?

Answer 4

Continuous production process and intermittent production process​

Question 5

process that involves producing high volumes of standardized products using automated, special-purpose equipment

Answer 5

continuous production process

Question 6

refers to a type of continuous production where products are standardized, and special-purpose machines are used to achieve high output rates​

Answer 6

mass production system

Question 7

A production method where standard modules are assembled based on specific customer orders​

Answer 7

assemble-to-order production process

Question 8

involve products moving continuously through a linear process, with minimal or no breaks between steps

Answer 8

continuous flow (flow shop) operations

Question 9

involves producing the same product following the same path with minimal variation​

Answer 9

repetitive manufacturing

Question 10

What are the characteristics of continuous mass production?

Answer 10

characterized by standardization, high production rates, low process inventory, and reduced cycle times

Question 11

is when the production process is not continuous, with products being made in small, custom batches

Answer 11

intermitted production

Question 12

machines in job shop production are used to cater to the diverse production needs of custom products

Answer 12

general-purpose machines

Question 13

the product remains in a fixed location, and resources come to it, such as in ship or bridge construction​

Answer 13

project-type production?

Question 14

application of physical and/or chemical processes to alter the form, properties, or appearance of a material to create parts or products​

Answer 14

manufacturing

Question 15

refers to using an instrumentation system to perform tasks or sequences of operations without human intervention

Answer 15

automation

Question 16

involves production activities that are done automatically, without direct human input​

Answer 16

automated process

Question 17

include the factory, production machines, tooling, material handling equipment, inspection equipment, and control systems

Answer 17

facilities

Question 18

consists of a human worker operating powered equipment, such as a machine tool​

Answer 18

worker-machine system

Question 19

system performs tasks without human intervention for an extended period​

Answer 19

fully automated system

Question 20

Enumerate the types of production processes.

Answer 20

Continuous production process
Intermitted production process (batch production, job shop production, project production)​

Question 21

Enumerate the types of continuous manufacturing systems.

Answer 21

Continuous flow (flow shop)
Continuous mass production

Question 22

List the benefits of mass production.

Answer 22

Higher production rates
Reduced cycle time
Higher capacity utilization
Lower manufacturing cost per unit
Less skilled operators required​

Question 23

Enumerate the characteristics of job shop production.

Answer 23

Use of general-purpose machines
Skilled operators
Large inventory of materials and tools
High variety of products
Custom production

Question 24

List three examples of intermitted manufacturing.

Answer 24

Batch manufacturing
Job shop production
Project-type production

Question 25

Enumerate the categories of automated manufacturing systems.

Answer 25

Fixed automation
Programmable automation
Flexible automation

Question 26

List the three phases of an automation migration strategy.

Answer 26

Manual production
Automated production
Automated integrated production

Question 27

Enumerate the advantages of an automation migration strategy.

Answer 27

Quick product introduction
Gradual automation introduction
Avoidance of high initial automation investment

Question 28

List the four functions involved in manufacturing support systems

Answer 28

Business functions
Product design
Manufacturing planning
Manufacturing control