Time planning: polymers and timbers
I can plan the manufacture of my design using a timeline.
Time planning: polymers and timbers
I can plan the manufacture of my design using a timeline.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Manufacturers have to plan the time it will take to manufacture a product.
- Timelines are one method of planning manufacture.
Keywords
Time planning - organising and scheduling tasks efficiently
Gantt chart - a way of displaying tasks in a horizontal bar chart
Stages of making - the sequential steps involved in creating something
Common misconception
Gantt charts are used to plan out the whole design project.
Gantt charts can be used as a tool to plan out the whole design project. However it can be beneficial to use Gantt charts for the individual phases within the project, like the manufacturing stage. This can improve efficiency at crucial stages.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a number that you assign to one component in your design
a name or description of the part for reference
the amount you need of this specific component
where the component is coming from