1.12 Feasibility Studies

Question 1

What is lean manufacturing?

Answer 1

• a strategy to minimise wasted time and materials
• uses computer modelling

Question 2

How is computer modelling used in lean manufacturing ?

Answer 2

• simulation and planning of the assembly line , work stations , cells and other elements
• prediction of bottle necks in production

Question 3

What is meant by takt time ?

Answer 3

• the rate of production to meet the customer demand

Question 4

What is meant by the term feasibility?

Answer 4

• how practical , possible or achievable something is

Question 5

How are functioning models and non functinal models be used to develop a product ?

Answer 5

• designs and potential consumers can test the feasibility of products and provide feedback prior to commercial decisions about production