Quality and Productivity Flashcards
Why might machines make higher quality goods than humans?
Humans can make mistakes, while machines rarely do.
True or false - technology requires workers to be flexible.
True.
Explain mechanisation.
Machines, controlled by workers, are introduced into the production process.
Define lean production.
A production system which helps to ensure that waste is kept to a minimum.
Define Total Quality Management
The process where all workers are responsible for quality throughout the whole process of production.
Give three problems of using technology in production.
Lost jobs, cost of redundancy. Cost of retraining staff to use technology. Expensive to buy.
Give three advantages of JIT.
Savings on storage costs. Less goods wasted through not being used. Cash not tied up in stock.
Explain automation.
Machine, controlled by computer, are introduced into the production process.
Describe the meaning of productivity.
A means of measuring the efficiency with which a business produces goods.
True or false - quality is more consistent when automation is used.
True.
Define computer aided design.
Using computers to design products.
What does CIM stand for?
Computer integrated manufacture.
When does traditional quality control check goods for defect?.
At the end of the production line.
Give three advantages of using technology in production.
Productivity per worker improves. Quality improves. Dangerous jobs can be done by machines.
Why can checking for quality at the end of the production line be a problem?
Early mistakes missed. Lots of default goods. Cost of rework or wasted materials and time.
True or false - JIT requires good relationships with suppliers.
True - can you explain why?
What does CAM stand for?
Computer aided manufacture.
Define computer aided manufacture.
When the machines used to make the product are controlled by computer.
Define computer integrated manufacture.
This is where the whole factory is controlled by computer.
Define Just-in-time (JIT)
Stocks of materials and components are not stored but are used immediately when they are used at the factory.
True or false - production technology can be used for all types of products.
False - can you give an example of products where it is not suitable?
True or false - a reputation for quality is quick and easy to achieve.
False.
Define quality assurance.
A system of ensuring quality standards are met throughout the production process.
True or false - all stakeholders will welcome the introduction of technology.
False.
What does CAD stand for?
Computer aided design.
What does TQM stand for?
Total Quality Management
