Unit 1: OPERATIONS: PRODUCING THE GOODS

unit production (n)

→ sản xuất đơn lẻ

a type of production where a single product is manufactured at a time

batch production (n)

→ sản xuất hàng khối (theo lô, mẻ, đợt)

a type of production which involves making a set quantity of identical (same) products

mass production (n)

→ sản xuất hàng loạt

a type of production where large quantities of identical products are produced using an assembly line

continuous production (n)

→ sản xuất liên tục

a production method used to manufacture, produce, or process materials without interruption

value added

→ giá trị gia tăng

relating to the increase in value of a product or service as it goes through the stages of being developed and produced

operations management

→ quản trị vận hành

the administration of business practices aimed at ensuring maximum efficiency within a business

raw materials

→ nguyên vật liệu thô

substances used in the primary production of goods

inventory management

→ quản lý hàng tồn kho

the process of ordering, storing, and using a company’s stock

production sheduling

→ lịch trình sản xuất

planning the order (thứ tự) and timing of production activities

supply chain

→ chuỗi cung ứng

the network of businesses involved in creating and delivering (phân phối) a product or service

assembly line

→ dây chuyền lắp ráp

a sequential (có trình tự) arrangement of stations where components are added to create a finished product

lead time

→ thời gian sản xuất

the total time it takes to produce a finished good, from raw materials to completion

machine maintenance

→ bảo trì máy móc

the upkeep (bảo trì) and repair of machinery used in production to ensure smooth operation

capacity planning

→ hoạch định công suất

the process of determining how much production a facility can handle

raw materials

The factory needs a steady supply of ……………… ……………… to keep production running smoothly.

mass production

Henry Ford Company was a pioneer in ……………… ……………… of Model-T cars on assembly lines.

production cheduling

To meet the surge in demand for winter coats during the holidays, ……………… ……………… needs to prioritize those items several months in advance.

supply chain

The company’s ……………… ……………… is complex and involves many different suppliers and distributors.

value added

The company’s focus on ………………  ……………… services has helped it to differentiate itself from its competitors and build a loyal customer base.

unit production

The company specializes in ……………… ……………… and creates customized products for each customer.

inventory management

The warehouse manager is responsible for ……………… ……………… and ensuring that there is enough stock to meet customer demand.

assembly line

The efficiency of the ……………… ……………… improved significantly after the company implemented new tools that streamlined the process.

lead time

We need to reduce the ……………… ……………… for our custom furniture orders to stay competitive with faster delivery options.

machine maintenance

To avoid unexpected downtime, the factory prioritizes regular ……………… ……………… to keep everything running smoothly.

conversion (n)

→ sự chuyển đổi

the act or process of changing sth from one form to another

simultaneously (adv)

→ đồng thời, cùng một lúc

at the same time as something else

revolution (n)

→ cải cách, cách mạng

a very important change in the way that people do things

repetitive (adj)

→ lặp lại

binding (n)

→ bìa sách

specification (n)

→ sự mô tả chi tiết

standardized (adj,v)

→ được tiêu chuẩn hoá, tiêu chuẩn hoá

over-the-counter drup

→ thuốc không cần kê đơn

canned goods

→ đồ đóng hộp

customization (n)

→ cá nhân hoá

household appliance

đồ gia dụng

determine (v)

→ xác định

upkeep (n)

→ sự bảo trì, bảo dưỡng

identical (adj)

→ giống nhau

pioneer (n)

→ người tiên phong

steamline (v)

→ làm trôi chảy, tổ chức hợp lý

implement (v)

→ triển khai, thi hành

sequential (adj)

→ có trình tự

prioritize (v)

→ ưu tiên

surge (n)

→ tăng lên