Assembly line
basics
basics
What was one of the main reason the assembly line was created?
-efficiency
-mass production
What innovation by Henry Ford in 1914 reduced worker turnover?
The $5 work day
What is the biggest advantage of the assembly line?
mass production
True or False
The assembly line made production costs of the ford model T cheeper
True
Which company improved the assembly line integrating in robotic arms?
Hint: they made automobiles
General Moters
What advantage did assembly lines bring to workers with little to no formal training?
They could easily learn tasks allowing more people to get factory jobs
Who created the assembly line?
Henry Ford
What is the name of the Japanese car company that pioneered lean manufacturing and the toyota production system? (tps)
Toyota
What was one way assembly line jobs impact worker health?
Fatigue, injuries, and repetitive strain disorders due to long hours and repetitive motions.
What was the first assembly line designed to make?
Cars for Ford / Ford model T
Which industry was Henry ford inspired by when making the assembly line?
Hint: The industry used a disassembly line
The meat packing industry
What magor problem does modern assembly lines face as technology and automation replace human labor?
Job loss due to increased automation and robotics.
What year was the assembly line first introduced?
1913
What modern innovation improved quality control in assembly lines?
automation & AI
Assembly lines reduced the time needed to produce a singular Model T from over 12 hours to how many minutes?
90