Automation in manufacturing
1. Define automation. Outline the model of information-processing cycle for a
typical Service firm-8
2. Every organisation cannot install automation in vacuum, outline strategies
that can be noted before introducing automation in manufacturing
environment-18
3. Explain types of facilities and layout used in manufacturing units. Which
type of layout is best suited for soft products-7
4. Is there integration of soft and hard variety in manufacturing? Comment on
this statement by taking suitable examples in this case
5. Thrash out the importance of bar code technology and what are its types-
361
6. For success of industry proper measurement and monitoring becomes
essential ,Gather the importance of regulatory control and adaptive control
in manufacturing units-85,86
7. Predict the levels of automation in process and discrete manufacturing
system by taking suitable examples-77,81
8. Illustrate the enablers for unattended cell operation single, batch and mixed
model cell.-400
9. Highlight the reasons. Why storage buffers are required in automated lines
573
10.Thrash out the importance of Flexible manufacturing system in modern
industries -387
Problems on:
1. Product and production relationship
2. Determination of workstation
3. Machine cluster