(Manufacturing) Systems

Nota:

• Covers all areas of production. Systems ensure efficient and successful design and production of products. This mind map shows all the elements that need to be in place as part of a manufacturing system.

1. Trained and organised work force
   1. organised into different rolls
   2. Able to communicate
   3. Trained and skilled
2. Specialised buildings or workshops
   1. Adaptable
   2. Designated areas i.e. storage, finishing, packaging etc...
3. Communication systems
   1. Smooth running
   2. E-mail, telephone, fax etc...
   3. Information procedures
4. Efficient design and production processes
   1. Geared towards mass production
   2. Able to transform raw materials
5. Health and safety (risk and control procedures)
   1. Risk assessment on all procedures and operations
   2. Minimise risk to all workers
   3. Guidelines to be followed
6. Organisation of tools, equipment and materials
   1. Selection, ordering and storage
   2. Appropriate equipment
      1. Well maintained
      2. Used safely
7. Quality control systems
   1. Efficient working methods
   2. Quality control at all stages
8. Waste and environmental systems
   1. Must
      1. Correct disposal
      2. Safely
      3. Safeguard environment
      4. Recyclable or biodegradable
      5. Environmental impact assessment
9. Commercial manufacturing

   Nota:

   • can be thought of as a system made up of a number of sub-systems. These sub-systems need to work together in order for the whole system to rum properly and efficiently