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an assembly line output is high, the cost per unit is very low.
Not all of them are. Basically, the more complex the item you are making is, the more inflexible the assembly line has to be.
Cars and build-to-order computers are good examples of the two extremes of assembly lines. Auto assembly lines are so inflexible you can't even change model years without shutting down the line for many days. Computer assembly lines can be reconfigured in a very short period of time, and they can be just about any shape you want--you could even sit on the floor and make computers.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoAn assembly line is an example of inflexible mass production. It is called inflexible because it is difficult to change or alter its design of production after it is put in place.
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What is the definition of inflexible?
If something is inflexible, it cannot be easily moved or bent. If someone is inflexible, their opinions or decisions are usually solidly rooted in their minds and cannot be easily changed.
What is a direct benefit of the use of assembly lines in production?
Wasted motion is eliminated
The use of robots on assembly lines is an example of this type of external force that affects business cycles?
technology
What impact did Eli Whitney's interchangeable parts have on American business?
Eli Whitney's interchangeable parts made factory assembly lines possible.
Did Adam smith helped develop the assembly line and mass production?
Adam Smith's theory on the division of labour helped develop assembly lines. He said that specialization would lead to higher efficiency because a worker can become an expert at the one small job.
What is after the development of mass production assembly lines?
After the development of mass production assembly lines, the next step is automated assembly lines. These lines use robotics instead of human workers to build items.
Are ferrari' s made on assembly lines?
Various parts are made on assembly lines but the engines are put in by hand.
Use the word inflexible in a sentence?
My boss is very inflexible when it comes to changing our work schedule.
How did Henry ford change the ways car were made?
Henry Ford used assembly lines.
How a car is assembled?
assembly lines and robots.
The assembly lines were improved by?
Henry ford
When was Kéraban the Inflexible created?
Kéraban the Inflexible was created in 1883.
How will assembly lines help in a war?
Assembly lines help to quickly produce vehicles, either to be sent over seas, or to sell to consumers for war profits.
How is inflexible used in a sentence?
I'm sorry, but this mandate remains inflexible.
When did Henry ford build the automobiles assembly lines?
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How are cars buil?
On assembly lines by people and robots.
What was the problem with Boeing's assembly lines?
Boeing's assembly lines were very inefficient, with a partsdistribution system that left large portions of shop floors covered by bins of parts.
