Design for Manufacture and Project Management
Design for Manufacture and Project Management
Design for Manufacture
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Design for Manufacture is about designing products in such a way that they are easy to make.
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Batch production: involves creating specific quantities of a product. The quantity can be adjusted based on demand.
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Continuous production: is when a product is constantly being made. This type of production is usually automated and used for popular products with constant high demand.
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One-off production: is when a single, unique product is created. This is common with bespoke or customised products.
Project Management
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Gantt Charts are used to plan how long different parts of a project will take, helping to organise the project and ensuring all tasks are accounted for.
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Critical Path Analysis (CPA) is a more detailed method for project management. It shows the order in which tasks need to be completed and identifies the fastest route through these tasks.
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Contingency planning allows for potential issues or delays, ensuring that there is a back-up plan in place for these scenarios.
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Risk assessment involves identifying potential hazards and working to minimise the risk associated with these hazards.
Design for Sustainability
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Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) assesses the environmental impact of a product from cradle to grave.
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End of Life planning considers what will happen to the product when it is no longer needed or cannot function anymore.
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Sustainable materials are materials that are renewable, recyclable, or have a low environmental impact. Designing for sustainability involves considering these materials for your product.
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Ethical manufacturing considers the working conditions of those producing the product.
Quality Assurance and Control
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Quality assurance is an in-house process used by companies to ensure that their product meets the desired quality.
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Quality control is a process used to check the quality of a product, usually carried out by an external company or individual.
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ISO standards are internationally agreed standards that cover a variety of aspects in manufacturing and product development. They are used to guarantee product safety, quality, and efficiency.
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Six Sigma is a method used in manufacturing to improve the quality of output by identifying and removing the causes of errors.