Prepare+for+Manufacturing+Processes

When preparing to set up a Joinery shop the "flow" of production is critical. You need to consider: a.The size of the factory needed b.The number of people to be employed c.The amount of materials to be stored and how they will be stored. d.The flow of work through the production process so that work moves through the factory easily moving between material storage machine shop, assembly, finishing/glazing and to dispatch without too much double handling. e.Space for moving material is adequate. A sample factory layout is shown below: 

The set out of your workshop is important to this process. Critical points to observe are:


 * Materials can be stacked close to machines for ease of handling
 * Machines are laid out to facilitate an easy flow of work throughout the workshop
 * Use racking for storage and pallets and trolleys for easy movement of materials around the workshop.
 * Machines rarely used are located so they don’t interfere with regular work flows

Managing the production process:
The production process is managed by a number of different inter related systems.
 * The purchasing/materials order system- makes sure materials are ordered for jobs and enough materials are available on hand to start and complete a job: see stock control pages
 * Production scheduling system including:
 * time sheets - help to identify and control progress of jobs
 * program mappings - gannt charts - resource lists- critical path analysis - project management[[image:gannt_chart_1.jpg width="395" height="275"]]
 * other documents that go with the production schedules include, drawings and specifications. From these documents such as material lists, cutting list, rods and jigs can be developed.
 * Other considerations in the planning of production processess include, OH&S requirements (e.g. specific license needs) PPE, tools and equipment list ( e.g. Hiring specialist equipment), materials handling and space requirements.


 * Quality assurance checklists are useful tools to identify faults, ensure all the components are available on time and in the right place at the right time.
 * Invoicing and delivery docket systems.

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