Modern Indutrial and Commercial practice 3.1.6 Flashcards
What is a one-off/bespoke production?
(Scale of production)
- Unique designed products such as a cruise ship
- More expensive due to more skills required
What is batch production?
(Scale of production)
Cost-effective manufacturing process using simultaneous manufacturing process.
- wooden furniture, pottery
What is mass production?
(Scale of production)
Making a large number of products in mechanised factories.
e.g card TVs
what Is Unit Production System (UPS)?
(Scale of production)
Unit productions systems are used in textile product manufacture. It is the use of overhead transporter devices to improve factory efficiency.
Improves quality
What is scale of Production?
Use of manufacturing methods to suits volumes of sales
Reason for UPS ?
(Scales of production)
- Incorporates appropriate hanging carriers to convey the garment components between workstations.
- Reduces handling operations, optimises labour and equipment use, and improves quality
What Is Quick Response Manufacturing? (QRM)
(Scales of Production)
Quick response Manufacturing is a manufacturing strategy for reducing lead times.
It is the use of Computer based technology to make low volume, customised products efficiently and competitively.
What is a lead time ?
The time taken to respond to orders (must be as short as possible to compete successfully).
What is Vertical In House Production / Vertical Intergration ?
Vertical integration means that a company owns their own supply chain. Setting up to manufacture parts and sub assemblies rather than buying them.
What are the advantages of vertical intergration ?
- Reduced risk of component price increase
- Quality assurance strategies are easier to implement
- Protects the brand and and improves security of intellectual property rights
What are the disadvantages of vertical intergration ?
- Reduction in flexibility
- Increase in administration
- Specialisation is reduced , potentially diluting expertise.
