GMS 401 Study Guide - Direct Numerical Control, Flexible Manufacturing System, Process Flow Diagram

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 401
• Professor: Carmen Schifellite

Document Summary

Lo 1: introduction and process types product design, strategic capacity planning, process and layout design = l-t consequences for org covert inputs into outputs achieve mission. Process design - determine form and function of how goods/services produced due to tech and methods improvement. Make or buy - d/ whether to m/ a part or product in-house or to buy it or segment of production f/ another comp based on core capabilities, capacity, quality, whether demand is steady/temporary, tech, cost. Managerial challenge: scheduling batches to meet planned production and demand while utilizing resources at high level important in batch = capacity issues and tech mgmt. When only one product inefficient b/c process not use enough automation. Managerial challenges: capacity bal, tech mgmt, quality, materials mgmt. Continuous process - used when high vol of highly std output req not variety in output no need for equip flexibility.