Unit 4-E Flashcards
What are the main features of a good management system?Planning ahead Preordering materials No breaks in the manufacturing processDates and times always notedAnd issues are flagged up
Planning ahead
Preordering materials
No breaks in the manufacturing process
Dates and times always noted
Issues are flagged up
What are the 3 main systems for project management?
Critical path analysis
Flow charts
Gant charts
How many products get quality control tested?
Some products random e.g. 1 in 100
All electrical products for safety
What are the different areas of quality assurance?
Happy work force
Safe working environment
Materials which do not harm the environment
Customer satisfaction
Benefits of good build quality?
Out compete other products
Reliability
Brand loyalty
Better for the environment
What are the two different production systems used in garment manufacturing plants?
Traditional - Progressive Bundle
Modern - Unit Production
What is the progressive bundle manufacturing system?
Bundles of 5, 10, 20 or 30 garments are moved manually between the operators
What is the unit production manufacturing system?
Overhead transport system
Single items are transported on hangars
What are the benefits of unit production?
Operators do not have to stop working
Lower labour cost
Less material WIP gives better balance of jobs
Less inventory needed
Less overtime as planning is easy
What is internal quality control?
Quality checks which are made before during and after the manufacture of products in a manufacturing facility
How do they carry out internal quality control?
Trained workers check the products fall within pre-defined tollerances
What are examples of types of quality control checks?
Inside diameter of a tube could be measured using digital vernier callipers or a go/no go gauge
What is quality assurance?
Quality assurance is about the management and application of quality control checks and procedures
What are examples of quality assurance checks?
Ensuring that machines work properly or that sharp cutting tools are installed
Who certifies quality assurance?
British standards institute (BSI) or international organisation for standardisation (ISO)
What evidence is there of quality assurance on products?
They will have a BSI / ISO mark
What is Six Sigma?
A set of techniques and quality control tools for process improvement
Which company first used Six Sigma?
Motorola
How does 6 Sigma work?
It identifies and eliminates the cause of defects reducing variability in manufacturing processes
Which techniques can be used to help 6 Sigma work?
Automation or hiring an expert
Which standards apply to quality management?
ISO 9000 series of standards
What is total quality management (TQM)?
An approach where responsibility is adopted by everyone in the organisation
Why is TQM important?
It aims to ensure that the customer receives goods in intended quality through continued review of internal processes
Why are flow charts useful?
They can include feedback loops that help identify quality control steps. They breakdown complex sequences into manageable steps
