automation of production operations

  • 1automation — /aw teuh may sheuhn/, n. 1. the technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum. 2. a mechanical device, operated electronically,… …

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  • 2PRODUCTION ET SURPRODUCTION — Les biens directement utilisables n’existant, dans la nature, qu’en quantité limitée, la survie et le développement de l’espèce humaine n’ont été possibles qu’au prix de la mise en œuvre par le travail des ressources disponibles. La finalité de… …

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  • 3Automation — (ancient Greek: = self dictated ), roboticization or industrial automation or numerical control is the use of control systems such as computers to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. [cite web url …

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  • 4automation — [ ɔtɔmasjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1955; mot angl. 1 ♦ Automatisation. 2 ♦ Ensemble des connaissances et techniques concernant les systèmes automatiques et leur mise en œuvre. Théorie de l automation. Recherches en automation. automation n. f. Automatisation …

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  • 5operations research — the analysis, usually involving mathematical treatment, of a process, problem, or operation to determine its purpose and effectiveness and to gain maximum efficiency. [1940 45, Amer.] * * * Application of scientific methods to management and… …

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  • 6Operations research — For the academic journal, see Operations Research: A Journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Operations research (also referred to as decision science, or management science) is an interdisciplinary… …

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  • 7Production management — Theatrical production management is a sub division of stagecraft. The production management team (consisting of a production manager and any number of assistants) is responsible for realizing the visions of the producer and the director or… …

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  • 8Operations architecture — Please note that the term operations architecture is also used in an aerospace context. This use of the term is not discussed in the following article. Operations architecture allows the ongoing support and management of IT services… …

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  • 9List of production topics — Production Contents 1 Overview 2 History 3 General concepts 3.1 Manufacturing and manufacturing systems …

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  • 10RNA Automation — Infobox Company company name = RNA Automation Ltd. foundation = 1986 location = Birmingham, United Kingdom industry = Robotics, Industrial Automation homepage = www.rna uk.com [http://www.rna uk.com] RNA Automation, a member of Rhein Nadel… …

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