TXMI 4250 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Taiichi Ohno, Piece Work, Eastern Orthodox Liturgical Calendar
4 May 2017
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Idea of automation is to allow machines to communicate with each other to reduce errors and streamline the process: more consistent, may get rid of human need-dec. jobs. Old english proverb- necessity is the mother of invention . 5 categories of apparel production systems: make through, line-straight, progressive, bundle, ups, modular. System chosen is determined by management philosophy- maximize productivity or maximize flexibility. Difficult to change systems once one is established. Advantages: highly flexible for fashion changes, little organization required, required little supervision, job satisfaction, quick throughput time, low work in progress, absenteeism is less of a problem. Synchronized flow (progressive line system)-instead of one operation feeding one operation, this system has one operation feeding multiple operations: material handling between workstations is often achieved through using simple chutes. Advantages: highly specialized operations, minimum handling, reduce bottlenecks, costing is simple, pre-planned output.
