Production Concepts

What is assembly line production?

• Assembly line production is a manual process where a single worker completes all steps of manufacturing a product.

• Assembly line production is a method where all workers simultaneously work on different parts of a product.

• Assembly line production involves the use of virtual reality technology to create products.

• Assembly line production is a manufacturing process where a product is divided into a sequence of steps, with each step being completed by a different worker or machine.

Explain the importance of quality control in production.

• Customer expectations are not affected by the quality of the products.

• Quality control in production is important to maintain consistency, meet customer expectations, and uphold the reputation of the brand.

• Quality control is unnecessary and only adds unnecessary costs to production.

• Consistency in production can be achieved without quality control.

Is Just in time production and continous improvement one of the key principles of Lean production

• YES

• NO

How does mass customization differ from traditional production methods?

• Mass customization focuses on producing standardized products, whereas traditional production methods focus on tailoring products to individual customer needs.

• Mass customization focuses on tailoring products to individual customer needs, whereas traditional production methods focus on mass-producing standardized products.

• Mass customization does not involve tailoring products to individual customer needs, unlike traditional production methods.

• Mass customization and traditional production methods both focus on mass-producing standardized products.

What are the benefits of automation in production?

• Intermittent operation, reduced safety

• Reduced quality control, enhanced safety

• Decreased efficiency, increased labor costs

• Multiple benefits such as increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, improved quality control, enhanced safety, and continuous operation.

Describe how assembly line production increases efficiency.

• Assembly line production increases efficiency by randomly assigning tasks to workers.

• Assembly line production increases efficiency by dividing the manufacturing process into specialized tasks performed sequentially.

• Assembly line production increases efficiency by allowing workers to choose which tasks they want to perform.

• Assembly line production increases efficiency by having all workers perform all tasks simultaneously.

How can quality control reduce waste in production?

• By identifying and eliminating defects early in the process, ensuring only high-quality products are produced.

• By increasing the number of production steps

• By using outdated machinery

• By ignoring customer feedback

Give an example of a lean manufacturing tool used to improve processes.

• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

• Fishbone Diagram

• Kanban System

• Pareto Analysis

Discuss the challenges of implementing mass customization in production.

• Limited product variety

• The challenges of implementing mass customization in production include supply chain complexity, higher costs, quality control issues, and the requirement for flexible manufacturing processes.

• Inefficient production planning

• Lack of customer engagement

What are the potential drawbacks of relying heavily on automation in production?

• Increased initial costs, reduced flexibility, potential job displacement, increased vulnerability to cyber attacks

• Decreased initial costs, increased flexibility, no job displacement, decreased vulnerability to cyber attacks