Production Planning Systems Higher Design and Manufacture Production

Production & Planning Systems Higher Design and Manufacture

Production & Planning Systems Manufacturers use production and planning systems to improve production efficiency. They are used to make sure that raw materials, staff and other necessary items are secured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified – maximising profits while providing a good service to customers. Production and Planning Systems include: JIT (Just In Time) Sub-contractors Standard Components Gantt Charts Flow Charts

JIT (Just In Time) Manufacturers use production and planning systems to improve production efficiency. They are used to make sure that raw materials, staff and other necessary items are secured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified – maximising profits while providing a good service to customers. Production and Planning Systems include: JIT (Just In Time) Sub-contractors Standard Components Gantt Charts Flow Charts

Sub-Contractors Manufacturers use production and planning systems to improve production efficiency. They are used to make sure that raw materials, staff and other necessary items are secured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified – maximising profits while providing a good service to customers. Production and Planning Systems include: JIT (Just In Time) Sub-contractors Standard Components Gantt Charts Flow Charts

Standard Components Manufacturers use production and planning systems to improve production efficiency. They are used to make sure that raw materials, staff and other necessary items are secured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified – maximising profits while providing a good service to customers. Production and Planning Systems include: JIT (Just In Time) Sub-contractors Standard Components Gantt Charts Flow Charts

Gantt Charts Manufacturers use production and planning systems to improve production efficiency. They are used to make sure that raw materials, staff and other necessary items are secured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified – maximising profits while providing a good service to customers. Production and Planning Systems include: JIT (Just In Time) Sub-contractors Standard Components Gantt Charts Flow Charts

Flow Charts Manufacturers use production and planning systems to improve production efficiency. They are used to make sure that raw materials, staff and other necessary items are secured and ready to create finished products according to the schedule specified – maximising profits while providing a good service to customers. Production and Planning Systems include: JIT (Just In Time) Sub-contractors Standard Components Gantt Charts Flow Charts

Questions Question 1: Past Paper - 2007 Q. 5 c) (3 marks) With reference to car manufacture, describe “Just in Time” production. Question 2: Past Paper – 2008 Q. 6 b) (3 marks) A company decided to use their factory for assembly purposes only. It was decided that the manufacture of the component parts for the product would be sub-contracted. Describe the issues that would arise because of this decision.

Questions Question 3: Past Paper - 2010 Q. 6 b) (2 marks) Standard components such as nuts, bolts and rivets have been used in the car jack frame. Explain why it is appropriate to assemble the frame using these types of components. Past Paper – 2010 Q. 6 c) (2 marks) Describe the advantages to the manufacturer in using standard components.

Questions Question 4: Past Paper - 2011 Q. 6 a) (3 marks) GANTT chart, similar to the one shown, was created by the production engineer prior to the manufacture of a product. Describe the advantages of the GANTT chart in the production planning process. Past Paper – 2011 Q. 6 b) (2 marks) Some of the component parts of the product may be manufactured by sub-contractors. Explain two disadvantages of using sub-contractors. Past Paper – 2011 Q. 6 c) (2 marks) Explain what steps the manufacturer could take to minimise this problem. A Tool setting B Moulding C Fabrication D Fitting E Machining F Sourcing components G Component delivery

Questions Question 5: Past Paper – Specimen Paper Q. 4 d) (2 marks) Describe two benefits of using standard components. Question 6: Past Paper – Exemplar Paper Q. 2 a) (3 marks) Production engineers use a variety of methods when planning for the manufacture of a product. Describe three advantages of using a Gantt chart in the production planning process. Past Paper – Exemplar Paper Q. 2 b) (3 marks) Some of the component parts of the product may have to be supplied by subcontractors. Explain two possible disadvantages of using subcontractors.

Questions Question 7: Past Paper – 2015 Q. 2 c) (3 marks) Explain how production and planning systems could be used to ensure the efficient manufacture of products.