Here is a glossary of terms used in commodity production:
Raw material: Matter required for the production of a finished product, usually in natural or minimally processed form, that enters the manufacturing process.
Production: The process of transforming raw materials into finished products through specific operations and stages.
Assembly line: A production system in which workers or machines perform specific operations in an orderly sequence to assemble products.
Production flow: The logical sequence of operations and steps required to produce a finished product, from the purchase of raw materials to the delivery of the finished product.
Quality Control: The process of checking and ensuring the quality of products at each stage of production to ensure that they meet established standards and specifications.
Production setting: The structure and physical infrastructure used in the production process, including the necessary work spaces, machinery, machinery and equipment.
Production capacity: The maximum amount of products that a production unit can manufacture in a given time frame, taking into account the available resources and capacities.
Technological process: The specific set of steps and procedures used in production to transform raw materials into finished products, complying with certain technical standards and specifications.
Production efficiency: The ratio of actual production to planned production, which measures the utilization of resources and the performance of the production process.
Cycle time: The time required to complete a single unit of product, including all production steps and operations.
Inventory: The stock of raw materials, intermediate goods, or finished goods held in a manufacturing facility to meet production and delivery requirements.
Production planning: The process of determining the quantity and schedule of production to meet customer requirements and optimize the use of available resources.
Wear resistance: The ability of a product to withstand repeated use and maintain quality and functionality over a longer period of time.
Production costs: The expenses associated with the production of a product, including the costs of raw materials
Product Life Cycle: The stages a product goes through from conception and development, production, market launch, growth, maturity to decline.
Automation: The use of technology and automated systems to perform operations and processes in production, replacing manual intervention by workers.
Efficient use of resources: Optimizing the use of raw materials, energy, labor and other resources in the production process to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
Lean manufacturing: A manufacturing method that focuses on eliminating waste, reducing cycle time, optimizing workflow, and improving efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Just-in-time (JIT) production: A production system in which raw materials are delivered and processed only when they are needed to avoid excess inventory and reduce storage costs.
Standardization: The process of establishing uniform standards and procedures for manufacturing operations and processes to ensure consistency and quality of manufactured products.
Continuous improvement: The approach of constantly seeking improvements in the production process and implementing changes and innovations to increase quality, efficiency and competitiveness.
Flexible production line: A production system that can be quickly adjusted and reconfigured to manufacture different types of products or to meet market demand and changes.
Manufacturing Process Reengineering: Redefining and reorganizing existing manufacturing processes to achieve significant improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.
Supply chain management: Coordinating and controlling the flow of materials, information and services between suppliers, manufacturing and distribution to meet customer requirements in an efficient manner.
Production Planning and Scheduling: The process of determining production requirements, setting the schedule, and allocating resources to ensure timely delivery of products according to customer requirements.
Manufacturing defect: A problem or irregularity in the finished product that causes it to fail to meet established quality standards and specifications.
Productivity: The measure of efficiency in production, showing the output of the factory or manufacturer
Specification: Document containing detailed product specifications, including dimensions, materials, functionality and performance requirements.
Inventory Management: The process of controlling and monitoring the amount of raw materials and finished goods held in stock to ensure availability based on demand and to avoid overstocking or understocking.
Continuous Quality Improvement: The approach of constantly looking for ways to improve product quality by identifying and eliminating the root causes of defects and implementing corrective measures.
Gantt Chart: A graphical chart used to plan and schedule activities in a project or manufacturing process, showing the sequence and duration of each activity.
Custom manufacturing: The production of individual or customized products tailored to specific customer requirements, often involving increased flexibility in the manufacturing process.
Mass production: The production of large numbers of identical products using standardized methods and equipment to achieve economies of scale and lower costs.
Production plan: Document containing detailed information about the quantities, timings and resources required for the production of specific products in accordance with customer requirements and production capabilities.
Lead time: The estimated time required to complete a specific operation or step in the production process, used for production planning and scheduling.
Testing stage: The part of the production process where finished products are subjected to tests and checks to ensure that they meet established requirements and quality standards.
Continuous flow: An approach to production in which products move in continuous flow through production stages, minimizing waiting time and optimizing resource utilization.
Production Equipment: Machines, machinery and tools used in the production process to carry out operations and transformations necessary to manufacture products.
Sampling: The process of taking representative samples from a batch of products to carry out tests, inspections and assessments of quality and conformity.
Workplace Safety: Measures and policies adopted to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for workers
Production audit: Systematic assessment of the production process and control systems to verify compliance with quality and efficiency standards.
Personal Protective Equipment (EPI): Equipment specially designed to protect workers from risks and hazards in the workplace, such as helmets, goggles, gloves, etc.
Value Analysis: A method of evaluating production activities and processes to identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities and optimize work flow.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): An indicator used to measure the overall efficiency of production equipment, taking into account availability, performance and quality.
Total Quality Management (TQM): A management approach that focuses on involving all employees in the continuous improvement of product and process quality.
Labeling: Applying labels or markings to products to provide information about the product, such as instructions for use, safety warnings, barcodes, etc.
Energy efficiency: Efficient use of energy in the production process to minimize consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Technical documentation: Documents and instructions describing technical specifications, processes and procedures associated with the production of goods.
Tensile strength: The ability of a material to withstand the tensile force applied to it during the manufacturing process or in use.
Risk management: The process of identifying, assessing and managing potential risks associated with the production of goods, in order to minimize the negative impact and ensure the continuity of operations.
These are just some of the terms used in commodity production. There is a wide range of concepts and techniques involved in this vast and ever-evolving field.