Technical Factors Flashcards
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What are all the technical factors? HINT: MASME
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- Mechanization
- Automation
- Specialisation
- Mass Production
- Emerging Technologies
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MECHANISATION: What is it?
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- Replacing manual processes with machines
- Tools become device controlled by an operator
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MECHANISATION: Advantages
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- Increase production
- Increase efficiency
- Less waste
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MECHANISATION: Disadvantages
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- Costly
- Staff training
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AUTOMATION: What is it?
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- Computer controls ENTIRE process
- Conversion of manual process to mechanized process
- Does not require persons
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AUTOMATION: Advantages
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- Less staff
- increase production and efficiency
- Very little waste
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AUTOMATION: Disadvantages
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- Less staff
- Different staff
- Retraining of staff (maintenance or different job)
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SPECIALISATION: What is it?
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- Specialises in ONE thing
- Produces one type of product or service
9
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SPECIALISATION: Advantages
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- Save money
- Greater Quality
10
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SPECIALISATION: Disadvantages
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- Less variety
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MASS PRODUCTION: What is it?
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- Large scale production of goods in factories
- Requires division of labour (specialised tasks that the worker repeats over and over)
- Standardization of part
12
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MASS PRODUCTION: Advantages
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- Higher production rate
13
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MASS PRODUCTION: Disadvantages
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- Requires development of technology
- Must be as efficient as possible
- Possible relocation or expansion (or outsourcing)
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: What is it?
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- New hardware and software
- Either be product or method of production
- Aim = More efficient and save money long-term
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Advantages
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- Increase production
- Increase efficiency
- Environmentally efficient
