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Details Title: Unit 3 Description: product analysis and packing requirements Total Flash Cards: 18 Created: 04/15/2004 15:36:26	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term cost analysis Definition a process of collecting data in a manufactuering environment to determine the cost of manufacturing a product. This includes the design phase, purchasing equipment and materials, production of the product, packaging etc. Term Design for manufacture Definition Keeping available manufacturing methods and techniques in mind when designing a product or part. Term Inventory Definition An itemized list of parts, materials, and products. Term Just in time (JIT) Definition a process in which a company orders raw materials, pre-made parts, or sub-assmeblies to be delivered to the plant as they are required. This eliminates the need for storage space and handling is kept to a minimum. Inventory is scheduled to arrive to operations and assembly at the time they are needed and not before. Term Manufacturing Definition The total process of design, application, and production. this incvolves the making of goods by hand or by machinery, often in large scale and with a division of labor. Term Overhead Definition the continuing cost of running a business. For example, rent, utilities, maintenance, etc. Term Real time inspection Definition observation taking place during a process wherby at any time the process can be stopped, altered, or changed to get the proper results. Term Total quality management Definition A theory, which is based on the concept that it is possible to produce a perfect part each and every time. The responsibility fo quality is placed on the individual operator to perform their task correctly all the time. Term Warehousing Definition Storage of products waiting for distibution and/or use Term Blister pack Definition Type of packing that has a thin material backing and a vacuum sealed piece of clear plastic covering the product. Term Fragility Definition the degree of susceptibilty or fragility a product is to damage. Term Graphics Definition Any form of visual artistic representation used to enhance printed information, logos, clip-art, etc. Term Packaging Definition material(s) used to protect a product during shipping and/or materials used to contian a product for display and sale. Term Palletized Definition Term used to describe the neat stacking of cartons in preperation for shipment. Cartons are stacked on platforms called palletes. Term Pattern layout Definition Type of drawing that is commonly used in the design of cartons and boxes. the product is drawn out and then produced on a flat piece of stock then creased and folded to create the carton or box. Term Recycle Definition to submit or return for use Term Re-manufacturing Definition Term used to describe products that are designed in such a way that they can be returned to the manufacturer, and parts of the product can be utilized for newer products Term Shrink-wrap Definition A thin piece of film or plastic that when heated froms tightly to the product or container. Common technique used to place safety seals on medicine bottles for consumer protection