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Introduction to Production and Manufacturing Systems Gary M. Gaukler

Introduction to Production and Manufacturing Systems Gary M. Gaukler. 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

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Introduction to Production and Manufacturing Systems Gary M. Gaukler

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  1. Introduction to Production and Manufacturing SystemsGary M. Gaukler Texas A&M Industrial Engineering

  2. 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 Texas A&M Industrial Engineering

  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 Texas A&M Industrial Engineering

  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. Texas A&M Industrial Engineering

  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) Texas A&M Industrial Engineering

  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

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

  9. 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!)

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