Core Technical Principles

Question 1

What is an advantage of efficient workflow

Answer 1

Reduces time spent from moving from one part of the production line to another.

Question 2

Definition of enterprise

Answer 2

involves converting an innovative idea into a commercial product.

Question 3

Features of fair trade

Answer 3

• Fair price for their products
• Respectable working condition
• Better protection of their working and living conditions

Question 4

Reducing the negative impact at different stages of a product’s life:

Answer 4

• Labelling for recycling
• Alternative manufacturing processes
• Alternative energy sources
• Reducing the number of parts
• Sourcing local raw materials, to reduce transportation and thus carbon footprint.

Question 5

Describe crowdfunding

Answer 5

Crowdfunding uses social media and the internet to generate publicity for a project. People can choose to invest in the project if they think it is going to be successful.

Question 6

What is technology push

Answer 6

When advancements in technology result in the innovation of existing products.

Question 7

What is market pul

Answer 7

When changes in demand for types of products result in firms innovating so theyy can satisfy consumer needs as much as possible

Question 8

How can technology push/market pull affect consumer choice?

Answer 8

There will be more innovation and therefore higher quality goods and services for consumers. Also, there will be cheaper prices.

Question 9

How are job roles changing as a result of technology push and market pull?

Answer 9

More technological advancements and automation means machines are replacing low-skilled workers.
The industry is changing all the time and people need transferrable and adaptable skills to keep up.

Question 10

How to prevent offending specific groups and faiths

Answer 10

More technological advancements and automation means machines are replacing low-skilled workers.
The industry is changing all the time and people need transferrable and adaptable skills to keep up.

Question 11

How does fashion and trends manipulate technological advancements?

Answer 11

If trends and fashions change, producers will need to have flexible production systems to be able to make new types of products really easily.

Question 12

How is automation benefitical

Answer 12

Automation is the use of computers to automatically run a production line.
This reduces the need for skilled manual labour and reduces human error.

Question 13

How is CAD beneficial

Answer 13

Early models can be used to aid market research and can be quickly and easily shared via email with clients.
Optimum material thicknesses can be calculated.
Tests can be simulated without waste.
The drawings can be used to program CAM (computer aided manufacture - see the next slide!).

Question 14

Benefits of CAM

Answer 14

accuracy
speed
mass production

Question 15

what is flexible manufacturing systems

Answer 15

The machines can be easily re-programmed to change the task that they are doing which makes the process flexible.

Question 16

Benefits of FMS

Answer 16

The machines can:
Restock shelves.
Transfer and assemble parts.
Manufacture parts.
Check quality, improving efficiency and reducing human error.

Question 17

What is Just in time production

Answer 17

Just in time manufacturing systems work by having close relationships with suppliers.
The parts needed for manufacture arrive just as they are needed directly from the supplier.

Question 18

Advantages of JIT production

Answer 18

Less storage space needed.
Minimal waste as you only order what you need.
Production runs can change easily to another product.

Question 19

Disadvantages of JIT production

Answer 19

If there is a problem with the supplier, the problem is delayed
An unexpected rise in demand will result in delays

Question 20

Lean manufacturing defintion

Answer 20

Lean manufacturing looks at the whole manufacturing process and works to create the best product to meet consumer demand.
The main aim is to create the most efficient and effective product while eliminating waste.

Question 21

Explain ways in which new and emerging technologies lead to continuous improvements in industry

Answer 21

• Less materials used to make the same products. Meaning that less extraction of raw materials occur.
• New technology means more efficient production, meaning less energy consumption.