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What term best describes the Placement of workers and machines in a single location to make a product?
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What is bulk manufacturing?
If we do bulk production we need below mentioned tools *Volume of the product started from 100 (minimum) *Each and every product having same size and same operation. *Every product having same location *proper jigs and fixtures
The process of produces a large number of identical products?
High-volume production is the process utilized to produce a large number of the same product. An example would be washing machines.
Plant layout and its types?
The following are the popular types of plant layout:(1) Process layout (2) Product layout (3) Combined layout (4) Static product layout or Project layout (5) Cellular layout (6) Job Shop layout. Each layout is explained in brief in the following paragraphs:Process layout: It is also called functional layout. All machines performing similar type of operations are grouped at one location in the process layout e.g. all lathes, milling machines, cutting machines etc in the engineering shop will be clustered in their like groups. Thus all forging will be done in one area and all the lathes will be placed in another area. In this layout, several products may share a machine to make its full use. The sequential arrangement of the machine group is generally, but not necessarily made on the basis of labor operations. In this type of layout the process rather than the product has a dominating role. The product is given secondary consideration and is moved for the purpose of operations to the process section with like machines stationed at a particular point. This type of process is more suitable to job order type of production. In such production the operation differs from product to product. So, it is desirable to arrange the machines on the basis of process rather than on the products.The typical arrangement of the machines in the process layout will be as under:Product 'A' and Product 'B' with their differential sequence will be routed for the processing in the manner.Advantages: The process layout avails of the following advantages:1) Like product layout it eliminates the duplication of machines an enables the optimum use of installed capacity.2) It facilitates the flexibility in production. It is more flexible than a line layout. Different products can be made without the changes in the arrangement of machine. The production capacity is not arranged in rigid sequence and fixed rated capacity with line balancing.3) Like product layout, the break down of one machine does not interrupt the entire production flow.4) Specialization in supervision becomes possible.5) Individual incentive schemes can be developed.Disadvantages: The following are the main disadvantages of the process layout:1) Due to lack of straight line sequence of production, it is impossible to maintain the line balancing in production. So the problems of bottleneck and waiting and idle capacity arise.2) The cost of material handling increases due to long routing and back tracking between the processes.3) The processing time is prolonged which reduces the inventory turnover and increase the investments in inventories.4) The inspection cost increases. Due to frequent changes in the machine set-up inspection is required at each stage of the process.5) The cost of supervision increase due to specialist supervisors and more number of supervisors are required at each process unit.6) The production planning and control becomes difficult due to complexities arising in routing, scheduling, dispatching and follow up.7) It is not possible to implement the group inventive schemes on the basis of quantity of the products manufacturing8) More space is required for internal storing, reservoir of materials and provision for the expansion of the particular process section.Product layout:In this type of layout, the machines are arranged in the sequence as required by the particular product. All machines as required to balance the particular product the product line layout. In this layout, one product goes through all the machines lined up, in the order required by its manufacture. The best known example of this type of layout is seen in motor car production. To make this layout successful, the work load on the various machines must be balanced. The process of getting even loading at each stage of production is called line balancing.In this type of layout, the product is dominating over the process, in the sense that the product is given the primary importance and the process machine must remain present at a point where the product needs its services. Thus, unlike the process layout, the process is given secondary importance in relation to the product. Product layout suitable for continuous flow production with few items of production:It does not require frequent changes in machine set up. The typical arrangement of the machines in the product with the separate independent product lines for the Product 'A' and Product 'B' will be as shown.Advantages: The product layout is advantageous as under:1) Reduced material handling cost due to straight line production flow.2) Mechanization of material handling is possible due to handling between fixed points.3) Line balancing may eliminate bottlenecks an idle capacity.4) Shorter operating cycle due to shorter and speedier movement of materials.5) Maximum utilization of machine and labor capacity through developing proper balance between them.6) Effective control over production with reduced supervision by generalist supervisors. By reducing the manufacturing to simple steps we can often use less skilled labor.7) Effective quality control with reduced inspection points. It does not require frequent changes in machine set-up.8) Effective production planning and control. Unlike process layout, the routing, scheduling, dispatching and follow up are relatively easier.9) Maximum use of space due to straight production flow and reduced need of interim storing.10) It facilitates the implementation of the group inventive schemes for the workers.11) It is relatively easy to control
What is the difference between product line and product industries?
A product line is a trademark of a product, whereas a product industry is a franchise that distributes or creates the products. Example, the HP Pavilion is a product line, but HP is the Hewlett-Packard industry, and they create the HP Pavilion product line.
Practical design layout types in operations management?
There are four types of layouts process layout, product layout, project layout and cellular layout. 1. Process Layout:- It is also called functioanl layout. It is generally associated with batch production. Factory is divided into similar process units. and with in these similar process units all similar facilities are groped together. Example Movie sets or studios. 2. Product layout:- It is also called line layout. the layout plant, size and shape of building, location and shape of storage yard, position of material handling equipment is such that material is flowed in one direction at the steady rate. All equipments and machines used in this process are of special type and highly trained labor is used in this layout. Examples are assembly lines of automobiles, refrigerators, radio, televisions and air conditioners. 3.Project layout:- It is also called fixed position layout. in this type of layout procut to be produced remain at fixed position and machine,material and man are brought at the asssimbly position. Examples Aeroplane, ships and heavy machines. 4. Cellular Layouts:- Primarily this type of layout is an attempt to reduce the complexity of process layouts. It divides transforming resource up into small clusters which can be used to act upon different products or product groups. Within each cell layout can be almost identical to product layout
What word describes the interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or product?
Colonization
What are some ways that the media influences consumer behavior?
News broadcasts Advertising Product placement. Risk Aversion
What is preferred product location?
In merchandising, this is the most important location on the shelf and generally describes the space between hip level and eye level.
What is the term perferred product location?
In merchandising, this is the most important location on the shelf and generally describes the space between hip level and eye level.
Are some of the ways that the media influences consumer behavior?
News broadcasts Product placement Advertising
What was the first product placement in a movie?
Product placement dates back to the early nineteenth century although popular culture considers the Reese's Pieces placement in ET as the "first".
What of these exemplifies product placement?
Product placement is like for instance, in a movie someone is using a iPad. Like you even see the Apple logo.
What actors and actresses appeared in Product Placement - 2004?
The cast of Product Placement - 2004 includes: Celia Evans as Janet Howard Tonkin as Scott
Describe the meaning of Preferred Product Location retail industry?
In merchandising, this is the most important location on the shelf and generally describes the space between hip level and eye level.
What are the release dates for Reality Show - 2012 Product Placement 1-3?
Reality Show - 2012 Product Placement 1-3 was released on:USA: 15 November 2012Reality Show - 2012 Product Placement - 1.3 was released on:USA: 15 November 2012
An example of product placement is when a?
character in a movie uses an iphone
Why are VAIO Sony laptops mostly shown in movies that include laptops in them?
its called product placement and Sony pay the film studios to use their products in their films. lookup product placement on wikipedia
