Increasing Efficiency and Productivity

Flashcards covering methods for increasing efficiency and productivity, including definitions of key terms and factors for successful lean production.

What is 'rotation cell production'?

A system where work is organised into separate units with each team taking responsibility for their area.

What is the Kaizen concept in manufacturing?

A suggestion management scheme program where employees are encouraged to regularly contribute ideas to management.

How does time-based management improve efficiency?

By cutting out wasted time in design and manufacturing processes.

What are CAD and CAM used for in modern manufacturing?

They are technologies used to improve efficiency in design and manufacturing.

Explain the Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory system.

Inventory is only brought in when required to fulfill customer orders, meaning no buffer stock is held.

What does it mean for a production system to be 'capital intensive'?

It is a system that relies more on machinery and equipment rather than a large labour force.

What are the key factors for the success of lean production?

Excellent communication and high levels of cooperation with suppliers, reliable and flexible employees, a flexible approach to staff management, clear communication of employee benefits and incentives, and suitable equipment.