Module 3: The Manufacturing Process – Lesson 1 – Stages of Production

Manufacturing requires many stages.  It is important to understand what each stage involves and how it is important to the overall manufacturing process.

Product Design & Development

• “Idea Stage” (R&D)
• Prototype (orig., full-scale, operational model, mass produced, cost-effective)
• Honda R&D video –

Production Planning

• Identify resources and processes to be used to produce product

Produce the Product

• Set up, operate, monitor production

Manage the Production Resources

• People, time, materials, capital…

Control Production

• Identify/correct problems

Package & Distribute Product

• Protect/Market product
• Logistics (shipping/receiving/warehousing)

Continuous Improvement

• Look for ways to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase production