Group technology[1]
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By: RAJ GUPTA
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INTRODUCTION.
DEFINITION.
CHARACTERISTICS.
STAGES OF GT MANUFACTURE.
BENEFITS OF GT.
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Group technology was introduced by Frederick Taylor in 1919 as a way to improve productivity.
One of long term benefits of group technology is it helps implement a manufacturing strategy aimed at greater automation.
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Group technology (GT) is a manufacturing philosophy that seeks to improve productivity by grouping parts and products with similar characteristics into families and forming production cells with a group of dissimilar machines and processes.
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How can group technology be used in your organization?
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1) GROUP OF WORKERS SPECIAL TO THE GROUP
2) GROUP OF MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT SPECIAL TO EACH GROUP
3) SPECIALLY ALLOCATED AREA TO HOUSE MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
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1) EXAMINED AND PLACED INTO LOGICAL CLASSES OR FAMILIES.
2) PLANNING DETAILS AND FORECASTED DEMAND.
3) SEQUENCING.
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There are many benefits and obstacles toward the use of group technology in an organization.
All things considered, GT is viewed as:An essential step in the move toward factory
automation.A necessary step in maintaining a high quality
level and profitable production.
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