BUS-X 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Iso 14000, Statistical Process Control, Iso 9000
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Manufacturing: activities and processes involved in making tangible products. Operations: activities and processes involved in making tangible and intangible products. Modular design: creation of item in self contained units that can be interchanged into different products ex: ikea furniture. Customization: modifying product according to the customer"s needs. Continuous manufacturing organization: companies that use continuously running production lines, creating products with similar characteristics. Computer assisted design: (cad) designing products and designs on computers. Computer assisted manufacturing(cam): manufacturing that employs computerized manufacturing system. Computer integrated manufacturing(cim):a complete system that designs products and manufactures them. Supply chain management: connecting and integrating all parties or members of the distribution system in order to satisfy customers. Purchasing: they buying of all material needed by the organization. Inventory: all raw materials, equipment and tangible materials owned by the organization. Inventory control: the process of determining how many goods and supplies are needed and keeping track of quantities in hand.
