1. Introduction to Production and Manufacturing Systems Gary M. Gaukler
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What Is Manufacturing?
Varying definitions of scope
Our focus is on manufacturing systems
Technically complex manufacturing processes
Machining characteristics, assembly instructions...
Necessary to make the product
Technically complex manufacturing system operations and coordination
Facility layout, capacity planning, production control...
Necessary to make money making the product
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3. Why Is Manufacturing Hard?
Customer demands have increased
Traditional: “The customer can have any color as long as it’s black.” - Henry Ford
Modern: Customers expect large product variety, reasonable price, superior quality, comprehensive service, and responsive delivery
Competition has increased
Low labor cost countries like China, Taiwan, Eastern European states
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4. Evolution of Manufacturing
Completely custom - craftsman (pre 1800)
English system (1800s)
Introduction of general purpose machines that could be used for a variety of products.
American system (1850s)
Emphasized precision and interchangeability. Changed from a "best fit" to a "greatest clearance without loss of functionality" focus.
Scientific management (1900s)
Prespecified worker motions - Moved the control totally into the hands of management.
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5. Evolution of Manufacturing
Process improvement (SPC) (1950s)
The identical procedure will produce different results on the same machine at different times. It emphasized outliers rather that mean performance.
Numerical control (1970s)
Combining the versatility of general purpose machines with the precision and control of special-purpose machines.
Computer integrated manufacturing (1980s)
Logistics/Supply-chain management (1990s)
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6. Eli Whitney
Born 1765; died 1825
In 1798, received government contract to make 10,000 muskets
Showed that machine tools could make standardized parts to exact specifications
Musket parts could be used in any musket 6

8. Frederick W. Taylor Born 1856; died 1915
Known as ‘father of scientific management’
In 1881, as chief engineer for Midvale Steel, studied how tasks were done
Began first motion and time studies
Created efficiency principles 8

9. Taylor’s Principles Management Should Take More Responsibility for:
Matching employees to right job
Providing the proper training
Providing proper work methods and tools
Establishing legitimate incentives for work to be accomplished 9

10. Henry Ford Born 1863; died 1947 In 1903, created Ford Motor Company
In 1913, first used moving assembly line to make Model T
Unfinished product moved by conveyor past work station
Paid workers very well for 1911 ($5/day!) 10