#FREERESOURCE ProduProductionction techniques: Flexible manufacturing system explained. When it comes to manufacturing systems, we need to understand these 3 systems. Lean manufacturing, Just in Time and Flexible manufacturing system. In this video we will focus on Flexible manufacturing. Within this video as we CONTINUE our GCSE REVISION IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY // We will look closer into: What flexible manufacturing is? Why companies use flexible manufacturing system? Industries and products that benefit from this system. https://youtu.be/DL-GKMagAms

What is Kaizen? In this video Kaizen is explained with the focus on how this system helps to support growing businesses. Its method, techniques and the philosophy behind Kaizen. As we CONTINUE to grow through the core principle section of our GCSE REVISION IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. // We will look closer into: What is Kaizen? How Kaizen works? Why Kaizen relates to design and technology.

What is JUST IN TIME (JIT)? Just in time explained within this video as we CONTINUE our GCSE REVISION IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. // We will look closer into: What is JUST IN TIME? It is an inventory system that is receives goods and stock as and when it is actually needed. The stages that create this process and how this differs from other manufacturing processes. What are the benefits of JUST IN TIME? We look at the advantages and disadvantages of JUST IN TIME. With the focus of 2 companies Toyoto and Burger King and how JUST IN TIME helps their company. What wastage is saved from using the JUST IN TIME system?

What are mechanical motions? How these mechanical motions differ from each other? Examples of linear motion Examples of Rotary motion Examples of Oscillating motion Examples of Reciprocating motion

What is a lever? How do levers work? 3 key points of a lever? What a fulcrum, output and input? How levers are classed? What is a first class lever? What is a second class lever? What is a third class lever? Examples of levers

#freeresources WHAT IS INCLUSIVE DESIGN? “Approximately one billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability” lets see how designers are reacting to this. Within this video as we CONTINUE our GCSE REVISION IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. // We will look closer into: What is inclusive design? Why is inclusive design important? How to make your design more inclusive? Examples of inclusive design

Is our exploding population influencing new technologies? What is the maximum population the Earth can sustain? What that has to do with design and technology? // How are new technologies are changing the way we manufacture products:  Only using renewable materials from sustainable sources  Powering the production of factories with renewable energy  Using only recycled materials  Creating products that use a low amount of energy  Making products with less materials and components.  Thinking about how existing or future products can be repaired and upgraded  Sourcing locally for materials, production and retailing. // We will look closer into two companies who are meeting some of these objectives: Island Bakery https://www.islandbakery.scot/the-island-bakery-story/ Other food companies: https://earth.org/sustainable-food-companies/ Green Toys https://www.greentoys.com/pages/our-commitment Other global companies: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-unite/latest/10-global-companies-that-are-environmentally-friendly

Free resource! HOW CULTURE CHANGES DESIGN? The word culture can be built up of many things and have a slightly different meaning to different people. Within this video as we CONTINUE our GCGCSESE REVISION IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. // We will look closer into: What do we mean by the word culture? How does culture impact design? McDonalds global The questions a designer perhaps should be asking. Examples of companies that make cultural mistakes in design; Coors drink Examples of great cultural design; iconic vespa scooter