GCSE Revision (Manufacturing QA, QC, Systems and Feedback)

Nota:

• Systems are sets of separate things which work together resulting in a task being completed. When systems are used they are often broken down into manageable units.

1. Systems
   1. Making processes efficient
   2. Make task easier
   3. Easier to check
2. OUTPUT
   1. Final result
3. INPUT
   1. Information
   2. Materials
   3. Foods
   4. Equipment
   5. Energy
   6. other Resources
4. PROCESS
   1. What is done
      1. Measuring
      2. Mixing
      3. Heating
      4. Cooling
5. Feedback

   Nota:

   • Used at each stage of production and helps to ensure good quality finished products.
   1. Computer monitoring
   2. Feedback loops
      1. Continuous adjustments
6. Quality control (QC) and Quality assurance (QA)

   Nota:

   • Standards, setting standards and meeting them. All about fulfilling customers needs and loyalty.
   1. Visually checked
   2. Tested against manufacturers specification
   3. Feedback system

      Nota:

      • Direct to factory floor so problems can be addressed
   4. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

      Nota:

      • (HACCP), this system reduces the risk of products being damaged before they reach the consumer. Hazards are identified in advance and controls are in place to prevent them from happening.
   5. (QC)
      1. End of process
         1. Inspection
         2. Testing
            1. Tolerances
         3. Sampling
         4. Ensures quality
            1. Conforms to specification
            2. Functions as required
            3. Meets standards
   6. Within
   7. These involves the whole workforce
   8. Outcome - customer satifaction