strategies related to technongolical developments

Question 1

Automation involves replacing human efforts

Answer 1

• machinery
• technology due to advancements in engineering
• mechanics
• robotics
• computer advancements

Question 2

advantages of Automated production lines

Answer 2

• productivity rates increase so cost per unit can fall.
• 24/7 production.
• Accuracy/ precision increase.
• Remove dangerous or repetitive tasks.
• reduced wastage

Question 3

Disadvantages of Automated production lines

Answer 3

• Initially very expensive
• if system breaks down major suspension to production.
• Requires technical training
• Can lead to large scale redundancy

Question 4

What is computer aided manufacturing

Answer 4

This is a technique that involves the control of machinery, and equipment through a computer. Machines are fed instructions from a computer.

Question 5

Computer aided design/manufacturing advantages

Answer 5

• Increased quality
• practice and review design features before manufacture
• customer involvement
• make it when we need it
• allows employees to have more creativity

Question 6

computer aided design/manufacturing disadvantages

Answer 6

• Initially very expensive
• Requires technical training
• May replace labour

Question 7

Website development advantages

Answer 7

• 24/7 availability
• Labour costs reduced
• ensures consistent message
• easy access to customer feedback survey
• saves cost of a bricks and mortar business

Question 8

Website development disadvantages

Answer 8

• Initially very expensive
• If system breaks down major suspension to production.
• requires technical training
• can lead to large scale redundancy

Question 9

Define the term automated production line.

Answer 9

Automated production lines generally work in manufacturing industries where mass production of a standardised product is possible. Each station performs a specific operation in sequence, preferably with direct transfer between each station.