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What is one of the primary reasons for automating manufacturing operations?
What is one of the primary reasons for automating manufacturing operations?
- To reduce production rate
- To increase labor costs
- To complicate processes
- To improve worker safety (correct)
How does automation affect manufacturing lead time?
How does automation affect manufacturing lead time?
- It reduces lead time (correct)
- It increases lead time significantly
- It has no effect on lead time
- It causes unpredictable lead time changes
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of automation?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of automation?
- Improved product quality
- Higher likelihood of errors (correct)
- Reduction of routine tasks
- Increased labor productivity
What is a potential downside of automation in manufacturing?
What is a potential downside of automation in manufacturing?
What can be a consequence of increased automation in an economy?
What can be a consequence of increased automation in an economy?
Which of the following operations typically can’t be accomplished manually?
Which of the following operations typically can’t be accomplished manually?
Why might India be well-positioned to utilize automation in manufacturing?
Why might India be well-positioned to utilize automation in manufacturing?
What is a consequence of companies engaging in automation?
What is a consequence of companies engaging in automation?
Which of the following companies is NOT listed as a leading automation component manufacturer?
Which of the following companies is NOT listed as a leading automation component manufacturer?
What is a social benefit of automating routine tasks?
What is a social benefit of automating routine tasks?
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Study Notes
Need of Automation
- Automating manufacturing increases production rate and output per hour of labor
- Reduces labor cost through machine substitution
- Improves worker safety by transferring them to monitoring roles
- Decreases lead time between customer order and delivery for a competitive edge
- Automates routine, fatiguing, and possibly risky tasks improving working conditions
- Improves product quality by increasing production rate and standardizing uniformity
- Helps mitigate labor shortages in countries with limited workforce availability
- Allows for processes that can't be done manually due to precision and complexity requirements
Importance of Industrial Automation in the Indian Manufacturing Industry
- Automation saves companies money, which is passed onto consumers, stimulating spending and job creation in other sectors
- India can leverage automation to increase productivity and improve living standards
- Low-cost manufacturing jobs may shift to Southeast Asian countries but India has potential to attract more complex manufacturing with automation
- India can combine automation with its large workforce for a strong manufacturing base
- India's technical expertise and experience gives it an advantage over other countries
Automation & Robotics
- Maximizing economic efficiency is key for success
- Indian manufacturers should automate processes where possible
- Combining automation and human capital can help India reach its manufacturing potential
Leading Automation Component Manufacturers
- Top 10 industrial automation companies worldwide:
- Siemens
- ABB
- Emerson Process Management
- Rockwell Automation
- Schneider Electric
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