Manufacturing Systems and Processes

9.

Manufacturing Systems and Operations

9.1.

Manufacturing System Components

9.1.1.

Production Equipment

9.1.1.1.

9.1.1.2.

Processing Equipment

9.1.1.3.

Assembly Equipment

9.1.2.

Tooling and Fixtures

9.1.2.1.

Jigs and Fixtures

9.1.2.2.

9.1.2.3.

9.1.3.

Material Handling Systems

9.1.3.1.

9.1.3.2.

Automated Guided Vehicles

9.1.3.3.

Robotic Systems

9.1.3.4.

Cranes and Hoists

9.1.4.

Storage Systems

9.1.4.1.

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

9.1.4.2.

Warehouse Management

9.1.4.3.

Inventory Control

9.1.5.

Control Systems

9.1.5.1.

Process Control

9.1.5.2.

Supervisory Control

9.1.5.3.

Data Acquisition

9.1.6.

Human Resources

9.1.6.1.

9.1.6.2.

Maintenance Personnel

9.1.6.3.

Quality Control Staff

9.1.6.4.

9.2.

Facility Layout and Design

9.2.1.

9.2.1.1.

Functional Grouping

9.2.1.2.

9.2.2.

9.2.2.1.

Assembly Line Design

9.2.2.2.

9.2.2.3.

Workstation Design

9.2.3.

Cellular Layout

9.2.3.1.

Group Technology Principles

9.2.3.2.

9.2.3.3.

9.2.4.

Fixed-Position Layout

9.2.4.1.

Project-Based Manufacturing

9.2.4.2.

Resource Allocation

9.2.5.

9.3.

Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing

9.3.1.

Part Classification Systems

9.3.1.1.

Classification and Coding

9.3.1.2.

9.3.2.

Machine Cell Design

9.3.2.1.

Cell Formation Methods

9.3.2.2.

Workflow Optimization

9.3.2.3.

9.3.3.

Benefits and Challenges

9.3.3.1.

Reduced Setup Times

9.3.3.2.

Improved Quality

9.3.3.3.

Implementation Issues

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