Use of Computer Systems

• What are the burdens of JIC(just in case) production


  Material costs

  Storage requirements

  Damage& redundancy of stock
• What are Bought-in components


  Components used where it would not be practical or economical to manufacture them

  Due to either specialist nature and/or high numbers involved
• What are some examples of bought-in components


  Screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, ICs, transistors, resistors
• In what ways does using Bought-in components reduce companies costs


  Can be bought in bulk reduces unit costs

  Companies don't have to set up their own manufacturing facility

  Greater level of consistency

  Time saved 
• What does RFID stand for

  Radio Frequency Identification
• What are AGVs


  Auntomated Guided Vehicles which are there to move materials or parts across longer distances
• What is the difference between the jobs of a robotic arm and an AGV

  They do the same thing but when longer distances are involved the robotic arm is replaced with a AGV
• What are Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)

  They make extensive use of modular/cell production as well as other systems that facilitate easy transfer of production from one part or product being made to another  
• What is the benefit of using FMS


  Makes it possible to respond quickly to changes in market demand, so factories can switch production 
• What do single minute exchange dies (SMED) do

  Change dies in a press or moulding machine very quickly in response to demand for a different part  
• What is the financial advantage of SMED(single minute exchange dies)

  Since keeping expensive machinery like press or moulding machines in operation for the maximum amount of time possible increases manufacturing facility efficientcy  
• What does ISO stand for

  International standards organisation
• What are some examples of bought-in components

  Tyres

  Batteries

  Fixed kitchen units

  Memory cards

  Screws, nuts, bolts