A Level DT - 8.3 Modern Manufacturing Methods

A manufacturing method that utilizes a parallel processing of tasks to bring products more quickly.

• Just in time

• Concurrent Manufacturing

• Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)

• Robotics

What is a benefit for manufacturers who use standardised parts? Select 2 answers

• Reduces costs if parts are bought in bulk

• There is a need for manufacturing facility

• Specialist equipment isn't required in factory

• No ISO standards have to be followed

What is JiT production?

• Just in Time for improvements with a focus on continuous improvements

• Just in Time for the reduction of stock and waste in all forms before shipment.

• Just in Time for Quality control so it can be maintained stopping production if there are problems

• Just in Time for materials and components that are delivered only as required.

Select 2 examples of bought-in parts/components

• • Drill

• • Tyres

• • Batteries

• • car seats

• • stapler

Standardised parts are standard, common and interchangeable parts. Is this statement correct?

• • Yes

• No

What is not a principle of Lean Manufacturing?

• Kaizen

• Employing multi skilled workers

• Good relationship with suppliers

• Six Sigma

What is not an example of companies that use lean manufacturing?

• Toyota

• Intel

• Dunder Mifflin Inc

• John Deere

• Caterpillar Inc.

What isn't a function of MPS?

• Scheduling of machines and people

• Availability of parts and materials

• Co-ordinating suppliers and customers

• Manufacturing

What does SCN stand for?

• Silent Company Network

• Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

• Supply Chain Network

• Supply Network Chain

MPS carries out several co-ordinated PPC functions in a JiT environment including what?

• Availability of parts

• Avaliability of parts

• Availablity of parts