scales of manufacture Flashcards
1
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one off bespoke production
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- high skill set
- high cost
- time consuming
- one product made at a time
2
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list examples of bespoke made products
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- tailored suit
3
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batch production
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- identical products made together
- sometimes automated
- once done similar products made with same equipment
4
Q
examples of products made with batch production
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- furniture like tables and chairs
5
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MASS production
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- large quantities of identical products
- various processes on a production line
- equipment only used to make the same product
- mostly automated
- lower average unit cost
6
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examples of products made with mass production
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- chocolate bars]
- nuts and bolts
7
Q
how can we improve manufacturing efficiency
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- lean manufacturing
- JIT manufacturing
8
Q
lean manufacturing
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- a method that aims to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the manufacturing of products
- this includes leaving little to no waste
9
Q
examples of waste that can slow down production or make it less effective
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- waste material
- defective products
- moving around the factory
10
Q
impact of new and emerging technology
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- economies of scale : economic and technical
- disruptive technology
11
Q
explain economies of scale
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- average unit cost will decrease per product
- fast and more accurate efficient machinery
12
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explain disruptive technology
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- new way of doing things
- eg robotic systems-manufacturing load + assemble
- 3d printing- complex shapes in one go, can be installed in home
