Chapter 4, Problem 3DQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The reason why the statement cannot be agreed upon with.

Concept Introduction:Organizations often go into automating production processes. This is done with a view in bringing down labor costs involved. However, the process is much complicated as well as expensive. It is very seldom that organizations realize that the cost savings from labor cannot be off-set with costs involved in automating.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The reason why the statement cannot be agreed upon with.

Concept Introduction:

Having robots run the production lines could be seen in many manufacturing organizations of the day. They are indeed helpful in enhancing the productivity. Nevertheless, it must be understood that organizations cannot solely rely on them.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The reason why the statement cannot be agreed upon with.

Concept Introduction:

Within the current context, it could be seen that many organizations move into computer integrated manufacturing. In doing so, it must be ensured that all functional units of the firm work towards the same objective with having equipment, mechanisms and processes that unify them into the above. Having individual agendas and mechanisms within various departments would lead the organization into chaos, incurring an enormous cost that would be irreversible.

(d)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The reason why the statement cannot be agreed upon with.

Concept Introduction:

Computer Aided Designing and Computer Aided Manufacturing are commonly heard terms within the day. They assist designers and engineers in doing their work much easier. However, in order to reap the maximum benefits from them, the personnel using them must be informed of what they could do as well as how they differ from doing the same manually. Without having a clear idea of the two settings, going into CAD and CAM blindly could mislead an organization.