Chapter 1

Definition: Manufacturing is the application of

knowledge demonstrated through the use of tools, processes, machines, and systems to transform raw materials or substances into new products.

There are total of 473 different types of manufacturing industries,

Everything from guided missiles to manufacturing tortilla’s,

Growth in manufacturing is increasing around the world,

The U.S. still ranks as the number one country for manufacturing,

Japan is ranked second based on: It’s focus on lifetime employment, Implementing robotic technology,▪ Currently Japan owns 410,000 of the 720,000

known operational robots in the world, The automotive industry has a huge

impact on manufacturing: When sales are up, manufacturing thrives, When sales are down, plants close,

Manufacturing means “production” of a(n) item,

Lean production is sometimes referred to a “Lean manufacturing”, Involves more than just producing

quality products, it includes:▪ Just in time production,▪ On-time parts supply,▪ Continually studying the assembly process to

make improvements,

International manufacturing relies on: Cheap labor, Transportation costs, Government incentives, Company partnerships,

Production moves to Mexico, NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement,▪ Encouraged free trade between U.S., Canada, and

Mexico,▪ Created “maquiladora”,▪ Industrial parks located in Mexico, owned by Mexican and

American companies,

Using the Internet and the textbook, complete one of the following: A one page explanation of the NAFTA

agreement, A one page explanation of how NAFTA

has impacted manufacturing in the United States,

A one page overview of what you believe manufacturing in the United States will look like in the year 2025,

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