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The way products are manufactured depends on the quantity required. For example, cars are continually manufactured in hundreds of thousands , a prototype is a ‘one off’ (just one made) and DIY furniture is made in batches of thousands. Continuous production is described below. |
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CHARACTERISTICS |
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1. An semi-automated production line is normally set
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The example company (shown below) processes trees (pine) into wood pulp for the paper / card and newspaper industries. Demand for these products is so high that production is continuous, twenty four hours a day. Semi skilled workers are required for the cutting of the trees, replanting and transportation. Once processing starts, computer controlled automated equipment takes over. |
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QUESTIONS: 1. Draw a flowchart to represent the production line shown in the example |
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