Chapter 2 Manufacturing Systems
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Chapter 2 Manufacturing Systems
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Inputs Process Outputs
Material: Transformation:
Managerial:
Desired:
Undesired:
Human labor (types):
Information:
Capital (plant and equipment):
Energy (types):
Finances (product cost):
Figure A. On a separate sheet of paper, prepare a chart similar to this one on which to record your
responses.
3. Refer to the manufacturing activity illustrated
in Chapter 1 STEM Activity #3.
a. Make a chart similar to the one in
Figure A below.
b. List the material inputs for the manufac-
turing activity in Chapter 1.
c. Next, list the transformation (changing
the material) activities.
d. Finally list all the outputs of the system.
e. Assess the risks and benefits of the out-
puts. Determine if the balance between
them is okay or if improvements can and
should be done.