The Check Technology Reviews
1) Introduction
The usage of the machinery component in the Process of Manufacture of the product ( the stages involved in production of the product ) is the technology
The process of manufacture involves input material, treatment and out material
All the machineries used in the production process according to the process of manufacture is termed as the Plant
In certain manufacturing activity only one process will be carried out using one type of machine and hence that particular manufacturing facility cannot be termed as Plant. The
The people engaged in production use the term Technology for performing the activity of production, people engaged in management use the term Strategy for performing the activity of managing and generally the term Methodology is used by common man. All the terms are the same but differs in the place where it is used
Production activity is achieved by using the combination of Men / Machine components. If no machine component exists in the production activity no technology exists in the production system
2) The term STYLE / FASHION could be compared with TECHNICAL KNOW HOW / TECHNOLOGY
Fashion Designers develop lots of Style designs ( for clothing textiles ) but only very few are tried, accepted by the people, adopted and remains in the market to achieve the status of Fashion. All Styles are not successful to become Fashion in the market
Similarly the Researchers / Consultants / Universities develop lot of Technical Know How’s ( TKH’s ) but only very few are tried, accepted, adopted and practiced by the industry to achieve the status of Technology. All Technical Know How’s are not successful to become Technology to become Industry in the market
3) Stages of Production Activity and the relevance of Technology in the activity
New product development stage
The Researchers of the New Product Development department of the company with the opinion of the Market Researchers develop new products by converting the requirements of the Consumer attributes into Engineering attributes and thus incorporating the same as technological concepts in the proposed product
Design development stage
The Engineers develop designs / prototype model / etc keeping the concepts provided by the Researchers from the Production Manager’s perception engaged in mass production of the product
Project implementation stage
The Project Consultants take all the necessary efforts in implementing the developed design into an industrial project and takes the responsibility till successful trial production is achieved
Production stage
From this stage the Technologists take the responsibility of managing the set up production facility more efficiently and effectively. Hence usage of the term Technology ( application of engineering for production )at this stage will be more relevant and appropriate
4) Automation and Technology
In the Production system if there are no machine component at all ( to identify the deviation, signaling the deviation and rectifying the deviation ) the production system is classified as Non Automatic
In the production system if there are machine component only to partial extent ( to identify the deviation and signaling but not performing the job of rectification ) the production system is classified as Semi Automatic
In the production system if all the activities are carried out using machineries ( to identify the deviation and rectifying the deviation on its own) the production system is classified as Fully Automatic
5) Sources of Technology
The following are the sources for acquiring technology
A)ConsultantsB) Machinery suppliersC) IndustryD) Research OrganisationsE) Financial Institutions and BanksF) IndividualsG) Government organizationsH) Foreign ConsulatesI) Internet
6) Forms of Technology Transfer
A) DrawingsB) Proto typeC) Along with machinesD) Turn Key Assignments of consultants
SELECTION OF TECHNOLOGY – CHECK LIST
1) Selecting the right technology
Core features
A) suitability to local condition like water availability, humidity, etcB) should have long lifeC) liked by the customer who gives orderD) less operating costE) easy to operateF) easy to maintainG) should be popular technologyH) resale valueI) higher productivityJ) less cost of manufacture compared to competitorsK) energy savingL) less labourM) raw material saving / yieldN) technology easy to procure / adopt and practiceO) avoid high capital investmentP) ensure superior qualityQ) no effluent problemR) should have scope for both vertical and horizontal marketing / flexible to produceS) familiarity to the employeesT) helps to achieve standardization in production processU) Government policyV) Pace with the industryW) Optimum production capacity of the PlantX) Less space requiredY) Raw material suitabilityZ) Easy dismantling and installingAA) Price of the machine
Associated Features
A) reputed brand of the machine / supplierB) guarantee / warrantee given by the supplierC) turn key arrangement ( installation of machines, trial production and recruitment and selection of employees )D) Annual Maintenance Contract provided by the supplierE) Delivery schedule of the machinesF) Mode of payment, etc
CONCLUSION
Any company which wants to start a manufacturing company has to conduct a Detailed Technology Survey like it conducts a Detailed Market Survey
All the companies are selecting technology after considering feasibility from the production point, from the distribution point, from the user point and from the disposal point
The Technology aspect is important not only for units engaged in Manufacturing industry and it is equally important for Services sector industry also. Managing 7 P’s ( Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Process ( technology )and Place attraction is management in Service sector industry will only bring customers
Technology up gradation is a very important process in any industry which should b carried out at regular intervals to keep in pace with the industry. Modernisation of the machines and facilities not only helps the management of the company it also helps the employees of the company by keeping the company healthy ensuring permanent employment to the employees
Hence choosing the right technology for production and maintaining the competitiveness by up grading the Technology are the secret of success in to day’s business
