Week 23 3.1.6: Modern and Be aware of the different Determining quantities of Starter industrial commercial scales of production and materials. Group discussion: explore the base knowledge practice: be able to provide around the topic of Scales of production. Mini specific examples to scales of production whiteboard Q and A. Define the terms one-off, illustrate each. bespoke, batch and mass/line production. the use of computer Understand how Illustrate each with a range of appropriate system computer systems are examples. Complete a prepared worksheet with sub assembly used in the comments from the class. production/distribution efficient use of Activities and storage. materials. Explore online to view the life of a bolt’ ‘the – Understand JIT and Red bull racing. What are the pros and cons QRM. of this system against the company using a standard bought in component? Explore online to view the it’s made ‘‘how – and aluminium’ Case The manufacture of – ‘Morgan cars’ - Mini’ - Research the ‘BMW ‘Tesla’. three manufactures and make note of the different scales of production? How much automation takes place? How do the manufacturing processes differ? Research companies that make use of the JIT production system. What flexibility does it offer the manufacturer? What are the risks? Homework/independent study Issue students with supplementary information on CAD and CAM, or refer them to an AQA
Week 23 3.1.6: Modern and industrial commercial practice: scales of production the use of computer system sub assembly efficient use of materials. Be aware of the different scales of production and be able to provide specific examples to illustrate each. Understand how computer systems are used in production/distribution and storage. Understand JIT and QRM. Determining quantities of materials. Starter Group discussion: explore the base knowledge around the topic of Scales of production. Mini whiteboard Q and A. Define the terms one-off, bespoke, batch and mass/line production. Illustrate each with a range of appropriate examples. Complete a prepared worksheet with the comments from the class. Activities Explore online to view the ‘the life of a bolt’ – Red bull racing. What are the pros and cons of this system against the company using a standard bought in component? Explore online to view the ‘‘how it’s made – and aluminium’ Case – The manufacture of ‘Morgan cars’ - ‘BMW Mini’ - ‘Tesla’. Research the three manufactures and make note of the different scales of production? How much automation takes place? How do the manufacturing processes differ? Research companies that make use of the JIT production system. What flexibility does it offer the manufacturer? What are the risks? Homework/independent study Issue students with supplementary information on CAD and CAM, or refer them to an AQA
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