ch.10 Flashcards
(27 cards)
assembly process
That part of the production process that puts together components.
computer-aided design (CAD)
The use of computers in the design of products
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
The use of computers in the manufacturing of products.
computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)
The uniting of computer-aided design with computer-aided manufacturing.
continuous process
A production process in which long production runs turn out finished goods over time.
critical path
In a PERT network, the sequence of tasks that takes the longest time to complete.
e-commerce
The buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet.
enterprise resource planning (ERP)
A computer application that enables a firm to manage all of its operations (finance, requirements planning, human resources, and order fulfillment) on the basis of a single, integrated set of corporate data.
facility layout
The physical arrangement of resources (including people) in the production process.
facility location
The process of selecting a geographic location for a company’s operations.
flexible manufacturing
Designing machines to do multiple tasks so that they can produce a variety of products.
form utility
The value added by the creation of finished goods and services.
Gantt chart
Bar graph showing production managers what projects are underway and what stage they are in at any given time.
intermittent process
A production process in which the production run is short and the machines are changed frequently to make different products.
ISO 9001
The common name given to quality management and assurance standards.
ISO 14001
A collection of the best practices for managing an organization’s impact on the environment.
just-in-time (JIT) inventory control
A production process in which a minimum of inventory is kept on the premises and parts, supplies, and other needs are delivered just in time for use on the assembly line.
lean manufacturing
The production of goods using less of everything compared to mass production.
mass customization
Tailoring products to meet the needs of individual customers.
materials requirement planning (MRP)
A computer-based production management system that uses sales forecasts to make sure that needed parts and materials are available at the right time and place.
operations management
A specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources (including human resources) into goods and services.
process manufacturing
That part of the production process that physically or chemically changes materials.
program evaluation and review technique (PERT)
A method for analyzing the tasks involved in completing a given project, estimating the time needed to complete each task, and identifying the minimum time needed to complete the total project.
research and development (R&D)
Work directed toward the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes.
