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SYSTEMS IN A FACTORY: FROM CAD-CAM TO ROBOTS
This film looks at the key systems used in a factory, using two case studies: the Glaxo Smith Kline toothpaste factory and a smaller plastic injection moulding company called Time RPS. How do they compare?

Types of production: (Mis an example of continuous flow production: they make a million tubes of toothpaste a day. Time RPS mostly does lower volume, batch production.

CAD/CAM: We show one product from design stage on the CAD screen through to final production. We explain how computer aided design feeds through to computer aided manufacture.

Stock control and production planning: We look at the importance of ordering the right amounts of raw materials to fulfill orders: at 6SK, this is achieved by two key systems: materials requirement planning and scheduling.

Production and quality control systems: Quality is an essential factor in both factories. We look at individual quality systems and the overall role of ISO 9000.

Robotic control systems: What work do robots do? How are they controlled? What are the benefits? We use examples from both factories.

But what's it all for? Cleanliness and efficiency INSIDE the factory is one thing. What about pollution caused by transportation? How useful are the products anyway?
DVD
26 minutes
2004
 
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