What are the mains methods of production? Learning Objective: What are the 3 methods of production used in industry? What is meant by the terms ‘sub-assembly’ and ‘Just In Time’? What is meant by the term quality control and quality assurance? What are the mains methods of production? Individual / one-off production - The product is made by an individual or small team from start to finish. The operators are highly skilled and use versatile equipment. Batch production - A reasonable number of products are produced, possibly to meet seasonal demand. Mass production - Used to manufacture large numbers of identical products over a long period of time.
Use pg 80 - pg81 in your revision guide to complete the table below. Learning Objective: What are the 3 methods of production used in industry? What is meant by the terms ‘sub-assembly’ and ‘Just In Time’? What is meant by the term quality control and quality assurance? Activity one Use pg 80 - pg81 in your revision guide to complete the table below. Production method Definition Examples of use Advantages Disadvantages Individual or job production Batch production Mass production Key Terms: Haute couture - expensive, fashionable clothes produced by leading fashion houses. Continual flow production Straight line production Repetitive flow production Sub assembly lines
Just-in-time (JIT) stock control Learning Objective: What are the 3 methods of production used in industry? What is meant by the terms ‘sub-assembly’ and ‘Just In Time’? What is meant by the term quality control and quality assurance? Just-in-time (JIT) stock control Just-in-time stock management means that materials, components and sub-assemblies are delivered a short time before they are needed. This means… Less space is required for storage No money is wasted on surplus stock With this type of stock control there must be no mistakes, otherwise production can be held up.
The product will be checked… As it is being designed Learning Objective: What are the 3 methods of production used in industry? What is meant by the terms ‘sub-assembly’ and ‘Just In Time’? What is meant by the term quality control and quality assurance? Quality Assurance Quality Assurance (QA) is a guarantee of quality. Businesses assure their customers that a product or service is of a high quality and fit for purpose. The product will be checked… As it is being designed During manufacture At the end of manufacture HACCP: Hazard Analysis, Critical Control point.
In industry QC checks take place in… Fabric storage Learning Objective: What are the 3 methods of production used in industry? What is meant by the terms ‘sub-assembly’ and ‘Just In Time’? What is meant by the term quality control and quality assurance? Quality Control Quality Control (QC) checks are carried out during the manufacture of components and products to check… Size Appearance Form Colour Flammability Performance In industry QC checks take place in… Fabric storage After each fusing and sewing phase The packing area, warehouse and dispatch
What are the top 3 facts or Learning Objective: What are the 3 methods of production used in industry? What is meant by the terms ‘sub-assembly’ and ‘Just In Time’? What is meant by the term quality control and quality assurance? Activity 2: Use the revision guide (pg80-81 and pg74) to help you produce revision resources focussing on… Methods of production ‘Off-the-peg’ manufacture Quality control checks Tolerances You could produce a mind map, cue cards or any other resource you feel will be helpful. What are the top 3 facts or pieces of information you will take away from this lesson?