BUSI 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Computer-Aided Design, Process Design, Skilled Worker
9 Sep 2015
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Process design determining the form and function of how good or services are produced. Job shops small scale (skilled worker, high variety,high vc) p. 172. Batch process a type of process used when a moderate volume and variety of goods or services is desired(skillful workers) Repetitive process a type of process used when higher quantities of more standardized goods or services are needed (slight flexibility, low skilled workers,low. Continuous very high volumes of non-discrete goods (no variety, no flexibility, low skilled workers) Make or buy decide whether to make a part or product in-house or to buy it or a segment of production process from another company. Production line a sequence of machines/workstations that perform operations on a part/product. Assembly line a production line where parts are added to a product sequentially. Automation using machinery/equipment with sensing and control devices that enable it to operate automatically. Fixed automation very rigid, high cost, specialized for fixed sequence of op.
