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  1. Flexible manufacturing system
  2. Group technology
  3. Cellular manufacturing
  4. Agile manufacturing
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Option 2 : Group technology

Explanation:

Group Technology:

  • Group technology is a concept to increase efficiency by grouping various parts and products with similar design and production processes.
  • Similarities among parts permit them to be classified into part families.
  • The improvement is typically achieved by organizing the production facilities into manufacturing cells, that specialize in the production of certain part families.
  • Grouping the production equipment into machine cells where each cell specializes in the production of the part family is called Cellular Manufacturing.
  • Hence, the cellular layout is followed to achieve the advantages of group technology.

Cellular layout:

  • This layout is also called a Hybrid layout.
  • This layout is similar to the process layout in that Cells are designed to perform a specific set of processes and it is similar to the product layout in that the cells are dedicated to a limited range of products.
  • This layout can be used to produce high volume with high variety.

Flexible manufacturing system:

  • In a Flexible manufacturing system, several machines are combined, both numerically and in terms of data processing into a closely linked manufacturing unit.
  • In this way, highly automated manufacturing units (cells) are created which are capable of handling several different workpieces without interruptions due to operations like setting up workpieces, tool change, inspection, etc.
  • Therefore an automated work cell controlled by electronic signals from a common centralized computer facility is the flexible manufacturing system.

Automated guided vehicles (AGV):

  • AGV is one of the widely used types of material handling devices in FMS.
  • These are battery-powered vehicles that can move and transfer materials by the following prescribed path around the shop floor.
  • They are neither physically tied to the production line nor driven by an operator like a forklift.

Agile manufacturing:

  • Agile manufacturing is a manufacturing methodology that places an extremely strong focus on rapid response to the customer – turning speed and agility into a key competitive advantage.
  • It represents a very interesting approach to developing a competitive advantage in today’s fast-moving marketplace.
  • Agile manufacturing is effective because it acknowledges the realities of the modern marketplace and transforms them into a competitive advantage. It directly addresses the following issues:
  • Consumers love instant gratification. They are increasingly getting used to it and they are often willing to pay for it. For example, have you ever ordered a product with overnight shipping…waiting in eager anticipation?
  • Consumers love choice. They prefer to get a product exactly as they want it…without compromise.
  • Consumers are fickle. Their interests shift and move in unpredictable ways

There are four key elements for agile manufacturing:

  1. Modular Product Design: designing products in a modular fashion that enables them to serve as platforms for fast and easy variation
  2. Information Technology: automating the rapid dissemination of information throughout the company to enable a lightning-fast response to orders
  3. Corporate Partners: creating virtual short-term alliances with other companies that enable improved time-to-market for selected product segments
  4. Knowledge Culture: investing in employee training to achieve a culture that supports the rapid change and ongoing adaptation
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