Impacts of technology on production

• Improved quality in operations increases customer satisfaction.


  True
• Robotics enables 24/7 operation without breaks or fatigue.


  True
• What is the purpose of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)?

  Optimizes manufacturing processes
• What type of savings do businesses achieve through technology in production?

  Labor, materials, and energy
• What happens to manual labor as automation increases?

  Job displacement
• What are business operations defined as?

  All activities to produce goods or provide services
• Which technological advancement reduces labor costs by replacing manual tasks with machines?

  Automation
• What does CAD allow businesses to do before physical production?

  Digital prototyping
• Technological advancements increase automation, precision, speed, and flexibility
• CAD software allows for enhanced customization of products to meet individual customer needs
• Security risks associated with technology can lead to data breaches
• What is an example of increased efficiency in car manufacturing due to automation?

  Automated assembly lines
• What is an example of automation in car manufacturing that speeds up production?

  Automated assembly lines
• What software allows for the precise design and personalization of products?

  CAD software
• Job displacement occurs when automation reduces the need for manual labor, leading to layoffs.


  True
• Security risks associated with technology can lead to vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and data breaches.
• Employee training is essential to minimize disruptions and maximize the benefits of new technologies.


  True
• Steps for managing technological change in production

  1️⃣ Careful Planning

  2️⃣ Employee Training

  3️⃣ Gradual Implementation

  4️⃣ Pilot Testing

  5️⃣ Outsourcing Expertise

  6️⃣ Employee Engagement
• 3D printing enhances flexibility by allowing rapid prototyping and custom product runs.
• Efficient business operations reduce costs by streamlining processes
• Automation improves consistency and quality by minimizing human error
• Match the technology with its impact on production:

  Automation ↔️ Reduces labor costs

  Robotics ↔️ Enables 24/7 operation

  CAD ↔️ Allows digital prototyping

  CAM ↔️ Optimizes manufacturing processes
• Increased efficiency in production leads to higher output volume.


  True
• High initial investment is a negative impact of technology on production.


  True
• Match the negative impact with its explanation:

  Job Displacement ↔️ Automation reduces manual labor

  Training Requirements ↔️ Specialized skills needed

  Maintenance Costs ↔️ Ongoing expenses for upkeep

  Security Risks ↔️ Vulnerability to cyberattacks
• Automated quality control systems ensure consistent standards
• Implementing energy-efficient machinery reduces energy consumption.
• The negative impact of technology known as high initial investment involves significant costs for purchasing and implementing new technologies.
• Match the negative impact with its explanation:

  High Initial Investment ↔️ Significant costs for new technologies

  Job Displacement ↔️ Automation reduces manual labor

  Maintenance and Repair Costs ↔️ Ongoing upkeep of equipment
• Introducing new technologies in a phased manner is known as gradual implementation.
• Match the long-term implication with its example:

  Increased Automation ↔️ Manufacturing robots assembling products

  Reduced Labor Costs ↔️ Automated inventory management systems

  Improved Quality and Efficiency ↔️ CAM software optimizing processes
• Environmental sustainability is a long-term implication of technology, reducing waste and minimizing carbon footprint.

  True
• Increased efficiency in production is a positive impact of technology.


  True
• CAD software allows for enhanced product customization.


  True
• Automated quality control systems ensure products meet required specifications.


  True
• What specialized skill do employees need to operate and maintain new technologies?

  Software and programming
• What is the first step in managing technological change effectively?

  Careful planning
• What is one strategy for leveraging external expertise during technological change?

  Outsourcing expertise
• What type of system uses real-time data to identify potential equipment failures?

  Predictive maintenance
• What is one long-term benefit of technology on the production process?

  Environmental sustainability