- By Hitesh Parmar
Manufacturing
Systems
SAMPLE PRODUCTS PROTOTYPES SPECIALIST MODELS HANDMADE ITEMS SPECIALIST ENGINEERING ONE OFFS
one or two workers, sometimes more. Constant communication with the client, constant discussion regarding the design. Company specialises in particular areas such as engineering or musical instruments etc... Specialist materials are often required e.g.. specialist woods or modelling materials
skill needed to manufacture the product and the cost of specialist materials and equipment. A high standard of quality control Products are manufactured for a specialist market / clientele eg. musicians, medical profession, aerospace
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BATCH PRODUCTION
BATCH PRODUCTION
SAMPLE PRODUCTS FURNITURE ELECTRICAL GOODS CLOTHING NEWSPAPERS BOOKS SAMPLE PRODUCTS
passes work down the production line to the next worker. The workers are semi skilled or unskilled. The workers must be able to switch from one part of the production line to another
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CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION
CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION
SAMPLE PRODUCTS
CARS PETROL / OIL PRODUCTS BRICKS MANY FOOD PRODUCTS WASHING POWDER CHEMICALS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS PAPER / PULP PRODUCTS
365 days in a year .Only at the time of any breakdown maintenance or planned shutdown ,the production line stops . Production line is semi-auto mated which is relying on both computer as well as human resources . Investment in machinery is very high Less flexible workers as product line changes less At every stage of production ,quality control is done Training requirement would be less Normally associated with large quantity and high
Assembly Lines
Plant Layout
between workers and their supervisors, or between workers and customers Reduce manufacturing cycle time or customer service time Eliminate waste or redundant movement
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Facilitate the entry, exit, and placement of
material, products, or people Incorporate safety and security measures Encourage proper maintenance activities Provide a visual control of operations or activities Provide flexibility to adapt to changing conditions
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Provide for volume and product flexibility Provide ease of supervision Provide for employee safety and health Allow ease of maintenance Improve productivity
Types of Layout
Process layout Product layout Fixed position layout Cellular manufacturing layout
Process Layout
Packing & Shipping
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Drilling Shop
Assembly
Advantages
Reduced investment on machines as they are
general purpose machines Greater flexibility in the production Greater scope for expansion as the capacities of different lines can be easily increased . Easier to handle breakdown of equipment by transferring work to another machine .
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Investment on equipment would be comparatively
low
Disadvantages
There is a difficulty in the movement of materials.
Mechanical devices for handling materials can not be conveniently used . Layout requires more floor space Difficulty in production control Production time is more as work in process has to travel from place to place
Product Layout
Product A
Product B
Product C
Advantages
There is a mechanization of Material handling
their performance .
Disadvantages
Inflexible
Expensive
Expansion is difficult Any breakdown of equipment along the
Labour
Advantages
Men and Machines can be used for a wide variety
of operations producing different products . Small Investment Worker identifies himself with the product and takes pride in it when the work is complete.
Group Technology
Machine 2 Machine 1 Machine 3
Materials in
Machine 5
Group Technology
L Cell 1
G A
Assembly area A
Cell 2 M
G
Receiving
L
Cell 3
Shipping
Group Technology
L Cell 1
G A
Assembly area A
Cell 2 M
G
Receiving
L
Cell 3
Shipping
Group Technology
L Cell 1
G A
Assembly area A
Cell 2 M
G
Receiving
L
Cell 3
Shipping
Group Technology
L Cell 1
G A
Assembly area A
Cell 2 M
G
Receiving
L
Cell 3
Shipping