Manufacturing Systems and New Technologies

INPUT, PROCESS, and OUTPUT

Robots can work quicker than humans, do tasks too dangerous for humans, and be more accurate and consistent.

Computer Aided Design and Manufacture

<p>The initial cost of robots is high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By allowing people and machines to communicate instantly around the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fewer jobs for humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize the amount of resources used by cutting down on waste, storage, and materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Market Pull is driven by consumer demand, while Technology Push is driven by what designers and manufacturers can provide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>FMS allows for easy reconfiguration each time a new product is produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virtual marketing influences consumer behavior through popup advertising, spam emails, and virtual retailing, encouraging consumers to buy products online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cooperatives allow groups of people to share their investment and develop products together, sharing profits and losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Online shopping has led to a decline in high street shops and job availability, as companies save on overhead costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers