session 2 - Process Design I Flashcards
understanding operation processes
What is a process
An organized set of activities aiming to produce an output needed by a customer to create value
How is the traditional manufacturing process structured?
By assigning the automation/process structure (vertical axis) with the variety + volume (horizontal axis)
Describe the vertical axis of the traditional manufacturing process
It shows the automation/process structure of each process type
Describe the process variety and volume of a job shop
A job shop usually has multiple products (variety) and low volume
Describe the process variety and volume of a continuous line
A continuous line has commodity products (very low variety) and high volume
What is the automation type (name) for an assembly line
Connected line flow
Describe the process variety and volume of an assembly line
An assembly line has few major products (variety) and Medium-High volume
Describe the process variety and volume of a batch
A batch has less products than a job shop but more than an assembly line (variety), with medium volume
Describe the horizontal axis of a traditional manufacturing process
It shows the variety and volume of each item depending on the type of automation that is being done
What is the automation type (name) for a continuous flow
N/A (trick question)
Describe the process variety and volume of a project
A project has one-of-a-kind products (very high variety) and low volume
What is another name for a job shop
Jumbled Flow
What is the automation type (name) for a batch
Disconnected line flow
