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GT is a manufacturing
philosophy in which
components are grouped
together to form families on the
basis of geometrical similarity
or manufacturing process.
TYPES OF PRODUCTION
Batch Production :
They are grouped together in such a way
that same process in a single department.
It has large amount of travel for the part.
Mass Production :
They are arranged in a sequence in which
operations are carried out and movement
will be smooth
Thus part does not have to travel a lot in the
shop.
BATCH PRODUCTION
ADVANTAGES OF GT
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS (FMS)
It is a production system consisting
of sets of CNC machine tool, interconnected by an automated material
handling and storage system &
controlled by a central computer
system.
COMPONENTS OF FMS
Workstations
Material Handling & Storage
Systems
Computer Control Systems
Human Resources
FMS layout
BENEFITS OF FMS
It has higher avg. utilization than
machines in a conventional batch
production shop.
Because of a higher m/c utilization,
fewer m/c are required.
It requires lesser floor area.
Lower manufacturing lead times
Reduced direct labour requirements.
SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT (SCM)
SCM deals with management of
materials, information & financial
flows in a network consisting of
suppliers, manufacturers, distributors
and consumers.
The objective is to produced &
distribute the product in right
quantities at right location and at a
right time.
EVOLUTION OF SCM
SCM INVOLVES 2
STRATERGIES
Pull system
It is based on actual
demand.
Customer order cycle.
Objective is to
maximize service
level.
Lead time is short.
It has low complexity.
Examples are Dell,
Compaq, Amazon etc.
Push system
It is based on forecast.
Procurement, m/f &
replenishment cycles.
Objective is to
minimize the cost.
Lead time is long.
It has high complexity.
Examples are Toyota,
Volkswagen, GM etc.
VALUE ADDED
VALUE OF PRODUCT
2.33
2.33
Wheat transported to
mill
1.24
3.57
2.33
5.90
Floor transported to
baker
1.25
7.15
8.35
15.50
Bread transported to
grocery store
1.25
16.75
20.00
Total value-added
20.00
BENEFITS OF SCM
Inventory reduction
Productivity improvement
Cost reduction
High customer satisfaction
Increased profit
On-time delivery fulfillment
Better cash management
Better order management