Industrial Design & Production: Process & Project Management
Unit 10 Introduction
The design of goods is more complex than it seems. Design defines appearance and incorporates factors affecting product viability: functionality, economy, materials, technology, and manufacturability.
1. Industrial Design
Industrial design considers all aspects of production, including technological data, user interaction, benefits, ergonomics, and product significance to enhance utility and aesthetics.
1.1. Design and Communication Theory
Industrial design involves systems analysis,
Read MoreIndustrial Robots and Lathe Machining: A Comprehensive Analysis
Industrial Robot Components & Subsystems
Main Components
Industrial robots consist of three core parts: mechanical, sensing, and control systems, supported by six subsystems:
- Mechanical Structure System – Robots are classified as serial or parallel. In serial robots, each axis movement affects others, changing their coordinate origins. Parallel robots maintain fixed origins as axes move. Parallel mechanisms connect a moving platform to a fixed platform with multiple independent kinematic chains,
Operational Management: Decisions and Processes
Operational Decisions
– Market
– Corporate Strategies
– Strategic Operations
– Operations Management
– Planning and control
OM is the study of decision-making in the operations function.
Types of Decisions in Operations Management
– Wide-range strategic decisions (long-term)
Sets out the conditions under which the company must operate.
– Medium-term tactical decisions
Schedule of materials and labor.
– Short-term operational decisions
Programming work in a short time scale.
The trading strategy is a functional
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E-commerce Success Factors
October 28, 2009
1. Selection and Value
Attractive products, competitive prices, guaranteed satisfaction, and customer support after the sale.
2. Performance and Service
Quick and easy navigation, surveys, shopping, and prompt delivery.
3. Look and Feel
Professional web store, designated shopping areas, and a multimedia product catalog with detailed characteristics.
4. Promotions and Incentives
Targeted web page advertising, email promotions, discounts, and special offers.
5. Personalized
Read MoreEffective Training Methods: Coaching, Mentoring, and More
- Explain these training methods: Coaching, Mentoring, Job Rotation, and Development Centre.Coaching is a method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group, with the aim of achieving some goal or developing specific skills. There are many methods and types of coaching. Among their techniques may include motivational speaking, seminars, workshops, and supervised practice. The process basically requires the following 7 steps:
- Note: The key observation is that the trainee finds solutions.
ISO 9000 Standards: Quality Management Principles
ISO Definition
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a global organization coordinating and unifying national standards, bringing together 130 countries. Its mission is to promote standardization worldwide to facilitate the exchange of goods and services and foster intellectual, scientific, technological, and economic cooperation.
ISO Principles
ISO standards are developed based on the following principles:
- Consensus: All stakeholders’ views are considered, including manufacturers,