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WORK PRODUCTION LINE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
- Shipbuilding Yards and Docks
- Naval Dockyards
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stationization
1, record 1, English, stationization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shipbuilding assembly line process where groups of production workers are on station to perform the same sequence of work repeatedly. 1, record 1, English, - stationization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- stationisation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
- Chantiers maritimes
- Arsenaux navals
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mise en poste
1, record 1, French, mise%20en%20poste
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- finishing operator
1, record 2, English, finishing%20operator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- print finishing operator 2, record 2, English, print%20finishing%20operator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ideal print finishing operator candidate will have experience operating finishing equipment within the print production environment and will involve completing timed planned maintenance, controlling waste and managing [their] own work in line with business expectations. 2, record 2, English, - finishing%20operator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de finition
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20finition
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de finition 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-01-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Engineering
- Work and Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- production engineer
1, record 3, English, production%20engineer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A product engineer is responsible for overseeing the production of a product, typically in an indoor factory setting. They are responsible for ensuring that production demands are met efficiently and cost effectively. They often must decide which materials should be used to construct a product, how to assemble a product to ensure quality, and how to operate a production line with both machinery and manpower. Production engineers must work with company leaders to determine the demand for the product and the budget under which the product must be produced. The product engineer must work with the computer software that operates the factory machinery, as well as factory and production employees to ensure that tasks are being completed efficiently. Often, they are responsible for determining the number of employees needed to produce the product and are usually involved in the hiring process of those employees. 2, record 3, English, - production%20engineer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Ingénierie
- Travail et production
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur en production
1, record 3, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20en%20production
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ingénieure en production 2, record 3, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20en%20production
correct, feminine noun
- ingénieur de production 3, record 3, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20de%20production
correct, masculine noun
- ingénieure de production 3, record 3, French, ing%C3%A9nieure%20de%20production
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ingénieur en production est chargé de la gestion d'un atelier dans une usine, il doit faire en sorte que les délais de fabrication soient respectés, tout en assurant la qualité des produits. 4, record 3, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20en%20production
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Work Study
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Production Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- group technology
1, record 4, English, group%20technology
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GT 2, record 4, English, GT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufacturing technology based on the grouping of similar components for more efficient machining and processing, by arranging groups of machine tools in such a way that a line production type of work flow can be achieved. 3, record 4, English, - group%20technology
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
group technology: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 4, record 4, English, - group%20technology
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Étude du travail
- Techniques industrielles
- Gestion de la production
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technologie de groupe
1, record 4, French, technologie%20de%20groupe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- technologie de groupes 2, record 4, French, technologie%20de%20groupes
correct, feminine noun
- technique de groupe 2, record 4, French, technique%20de%20groupe
correct, feminine noun
- techniques de groupe 3, record 4, French, techniques%20de%20groupe
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En gestion de la production, groupement des pièces par familles en vue de la fabrication de manière à faciliter la production à la chaîne. 4, record 4, French, - technologie%20de%20groupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Système de codification et de classification employé en CAO pour regrouper, par familles, des pièces ayant des caractéristiques semblables souvent utilisées. 2, record 4, French, - technologie%20de%20groupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technologie de groupe; technique de groupe : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA. 5, record 4, French, - technologie%20de%20groupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Exécuter, mettre en œuvre la technologie de groupe. 2, record 4, French, - technologie%20de%20groupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Technologie de groupe assistée par ordinateur. 2, record 4, French, - technologie%20de%20groupe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Mise en œuvre de la technologie de groupe. 2, record 4, French, - technologie%20de%20groupe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudio del trabajo
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Gestión de la producción
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tecnología de grupo
1, record 4, Spanish, tecnolog%C3%ADa%20de%20grupo
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El conjunto de métodos de fabricación, basado en la idea de agrupar el equipo de fabricación en conjuntos que no integran una cadena de montaje, y de modo que las materias primas, productos intermedios, partes y piezas, se muevan lo mínimo posible a lo largo del proceso productivo, empleando también el mínimo de fuerza de trabajo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tecnolog%C3%ADa%20de%20grupo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tecnología de grupo comienza con el propio diseño, de forma que los ingenieros, al concebir el producto, tengan en cuenta, en sus características, las potencialidades de reducción de costes en el ulterior proceso. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tecnolog%C3%ADa%20de%20grupo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Management Theory
- Organization Planning
- Production Management
- Management Operations (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disconnected line flow
1, record 5, English, disconnected%20line%20flow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Further down the diagonal in this [product-process] matrix, the manufacturer of heavy equipment usually chooses a production structure characterized as a "disconnected line flow" process.... batches of a given model proceed irregularly through a series of work stations, or possibly even a low-volume assembly line. 1, record 5, English, - disconnected%20line%20flow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories de la gestion
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion de la production
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- flux discontinus
1, record 5, French, flux%20discontinus
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le producteur de matériels lourds choisit généralement une structure de production que l'on peut qualifier de processus de flux discontinus [...] les lots d'un modèle donné se déplacent le long d'une série de postes de travail, ou même éventuellement d'une chaîne d'assemblage de faible capacité. 2, record 5, French, - flux%20discontinus
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Workplace Organization
- Production Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- production line
1, record 6, English, production%20line
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- chain of production 2, record 6, English, chain%20of%20production
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The symbol of mass production is the continuous production line, such as the type of installation on which automobiles are assembled. Such a line, however, represents only a part of the total planning and engineering which are necessary for the manufacture of a product. Individual parts and assemblies are in themselves the products of production lines which are often located many miles away from the location where they are assembled into the completed automobile. The final assembly line can be likened to a river which, as it progresses toward the ocean, is continually augmented by a host of contributory streams. 3, record 6, English, - production%20line
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The principle of the modern production line is to bring the work to the operation... To accomplish this, many different types of conveyors are used... 3, record 6, English, - production%20line
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Gestion de la production
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de production
1, record 6, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20production
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé dans un établissement industriel permettant de fabriquer, d'assembler ou de transformer un produit d'une façon fonctionnelle et ordonnée en conformité avec le processus le plus naturel et le plus économique de fabrication, par le sectionnement des tâches en unités parcellaires exécutées dans l'ordre au moyen d'opérations simples et répétitives des ouvriers postés en divers points de la chaîne au fur et à mesure que le produit en voie de fabrication ou de transformation progresse mécaniquement sur le convoyeur. 2, record 6, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20production
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Organización del trabajo y equipos
- Gestión de la producción
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadena de producción
1, record 6, Spanish, cadena%20de%20producci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- línea de producción 2, record 6, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20de%20producci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de fabricación de un producto que se va formando partiendo de sus elementos más sencillos hasta los más complejos, pasando sucesivamente por las manos de diferentes personas que los van transformando. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20producci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Workplace Organization
- Production Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- assembly line
1, record 7, English, assembly%20line
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mass-production arrangement whereby the work in process is progressively transferred from one operation to the next until the product is assembled. 2, record 7, English, - assembly%20line
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An assembly line is designed by determining the sequences of operations for manufacture of each product component as well as the final product. Each movement of material is made as simple and short as possible with no cross flow or backtracking. Work assignments, numbers of machines, and production rates are programmed so that all operations performed along the line are compatible. 3, record 7, English, - assembly%20line
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "production line" and "transfer line". 4, record 7, English, - assembly%20line
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Gestion de la production
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de montage
1, record 7, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20montage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé dans une usine permettant aux ouvriers de ne pas se déranger dans l'exécution de leur travail, les pièces se déplaçant mécaniquement devant eux, le plus souvent selon un processus automatique. Elle entraîne la division parcellaire du travail. 2, record 7, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20montage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «chaîne de fabrication» et «chaîne-transfert». 3, record 7, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20montage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Organización del trabajo y equipos
- Gestión de la producción
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadena de montaje
1, record 7, Spanish, cadena%20de%20montaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- linea de montaje 2, record 7, Spanish, linea%20de%20montaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La secuencia de todo un proceso productivo de ensamblaje de partes y piezas, sobre un soporte mecánico, que se mueve a una determinada velocidad (cadencia), y sobre el cual trabajan obreros, robots, o una mezcla de ambos, procediendo al ensamblaje. 1, record 7, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20montaje
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Su utilización inicial, ideada por Henry Ford, se asocia con la idea de las economías de escala y de producción en masa. Hasta la introducción del sistema just-in-time, a principios de la década de 1970, y de la fabricación celular, posteriormente, la cadena se consideraba como la técnica más eficiente de producción. 1, record 7, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20montaje
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
linea de montaje: término proveniente del Diccionario de Negocios. Steven M. Kaplan, Ed Wiley's, p. 21. 2, record 7, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20montaje
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Corporate Structure
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- first-line management
1, record 8, English, first%2Dline%20management
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- front-line management 2, record 8, English, front%2Dline%20management
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lowest level of middle mamagement that directly supervises work, such as a foreman, shift manager or head of a production line. 3, record 8, English, - first%2Dline%20management
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fist-line management: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 8, English, - first%2Dline%20management
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cadres de terrain
1, record 8, French, cadres%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau inférieur dans la classification des cadres intermédiaires et dont la tâche consiste à superviser directement le travail des employés. 2, record 8, French, - cadres%20de%20terrain
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition extraite du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduite avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 8, French, - cadres%20de%20terrain
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Estructura de la empresa
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- mandos primarios
1, record 8, Spanish, mandos%20primarios
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nivel más bajo de mandos intermedios que supervisa directamente el trabajo de los empleados, como capataz, jefe de turno o jefe de línea. 1, record 8, Spanish, - mandos%20primarios
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mandos primarios: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 8, Spanish, - mandos%20primarios
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