Task 3.1 Application: Production Systems

In this task, you will design an efficient production system, applying the concepts of workflow, manufacturing processes, and operational management.

Instructions:

Part I: Creating Your Company

Imagine that you are the founder of an innovative startup that will manufacture a new product. You have complete freedom to decide what you want to produce. Choose between:

Will it be a technological device? (Example: sustainable cell phones, personalized smartwatches). A mass-market product? (Example: healthy snacks, eco-friendly clothing, educational toys). Something disruptive and futuristic? (Example: 3D-printed modular furniture, sneakers made from biodegradable materials).

What product will your company manufacture? Detail its characteristics. What makes it special and different from the competition? Justify its differentiating elements.

Part II: Designing the Production System

Now that you have your product, you must decide how to manufacture it. , you must choose a production model based on the following processes:

Project/Task Production Batch Production Production Lines Flow or Continuous Process/Mass Production

Which of these methods will you use and why? Describe the workflow in your factory. Develop a table similar to the one below to answer this part. Phase

Example in your factory.

Inputs

What materials do you need to produce it?

Processes

How will you transform the inputs into the final product?

Outputs

What finished product will customers receive?

Quality Control

How will you ensure optimal products?

Part III: Operational Challenges

Production problems arise in every company. Below are three real-life situations that could occur in your factory. Answer how you would resolve them.

Situational Situation 1: A bottleneck on the production line. One of the most important processes in your factory is taking longer than expected, delaying all production. What would you do to resolve this and avoid future delays?

Situation 2: Unexpected increase in demand. An influencer made your product go viral, and now you have twice the usual number of orders. How would your production system respond to this new demand?

Situation 3: Quality issue with the final product. Some customers have started complaining about product defects. What changes would you implement in your workflow to improve quality?

Part IV: Practical Analysis with "How It's Made."

To complete the assignment, research a YouTube video from the "How It's Made" channel that shows a manufacturing process similar to the one your company will use.

Visit the Science Channel's YouTube homepage: h../@sciencechannel. Links to an external site.

In the channel's search bar, enter the keywords "How It's Made." Select the video option to view a list of views. Select one (1) video that shows a manufacturing process similar to the one your company will use. Enter the video title and URL. Explain how it relates to the production system you designed. Mention one improvement you could implement in your product's process based on what you learned. References: Include all references to the sources cited to support your work.