2. INTRODUCTION
IIMPROVE TECHNOLOGY
BENEFICIAL IN MANUFACTURE
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER KEY IN
DEVELOPMENT IN
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
SPECIFICATIONS ON NOTE
BOOK COMPUTERS
IMPROVE STORAGE
VOICE RECOGNITION
REMOVABLE CROM
DESPLAYED VIDEO GRAPHICS
TOUCH SENSITIVE COLOR
SCREEN
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3. Specifications of new notebook
computer:
• Improved power storage
• Voice recognition capabilities
• Removable CD-ROM
• Displayed video graphics
• Touch sensitive color screen
• Displayed graphics
4. Management
• Better managerial decisions
• Better and more data storage
• Improved research techniques within the firm
• Promotes the informational roles of managers
5. Administration
• Improved administration decisions tools
• Improved communication within the firm
• Improved financial management
• Improved human resource management
• More secrecy
6. Production and Assembly
• Improved production decisions
• Production decision support systems
• Increased accuracy
• Large-scale production- more products and consistency
• Improved maintenance and servicing of machines
7. Design and Testing
• Easier for engineers to design products
• Reduction of production cost
• Easier interpretation of engineers’ designs and plans
• Use of computers in testing functions
8. Disadvantages of this development
• Reduction of employment opportunities
• High initial cost
• Difficulty in automating some process in manufacturing
9. Why this impact will occur
• Initially computers have been used in manufacturing
• Innovations have been and are being made
• Knowledge applied in production of notebook could also be improved
10. Conclusion
• Influences various manufacturing departments
• Improved decision-making
• Automation of most manufacturing processes
• Better production methods
11. References
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Cipriano, F. (2005) "The impact of information systems on quality performance: an empirical study",
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Start-up Companies, in Aard Groen, Ray Oakey, Peter Van Der Sijde, Gary Cook (ed.) New Technology-
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Editor's Notes
As a group we will provide up to date and detailed analysis of the notebook computer, the impact it has on management consulting, marketing, corporate sales, and manufacturing. To conclude this presentation with an explanation of why we think the technology of the notebook computer will occur.
The note bookcomputers, will have 10 times the power of a current personal computer; touch screen; color screen;Small; impact; rewritable; removable CD-ROM; voice recognition capabilities, abilities to carry on dialogue by voice, graphics, typed words, as well as displays video graphics, this kind of development will have considerable impact in the manufacturing industry
Undeniably, improved technology has had a considerable impact in the world of business, more especially in manufacturing. One of the key elements of improved technology is development of computers. For instance, notebook computers have greatly contributed the improvements that are experienced in the manufacturing industry. Lately, experts have predicted that more innovations will be made to notebook computers, to make them more efficient than they are today (Baliga and Mandal, 2000). For instance, they will have 10 times the power of a current personal computer; touch sensitive color screen; small, compact, rewritable, removable CD-ROM, voice recognition capabilities, ability to carry on dialogue by voice, graphics, typed words, as well as displayed video graphics, typed words, as well as displayed graphics. This kind of development will have considerable impacts in the manufacturing industry. This presentation focuses on analyzing the impacts this innovation would have on manufacturing.
Management is one of the key departments in a manufacturing firm. It acts as the engine of the firm, which drive all the other activities within the firm. One of the impacts of that the predicted development of tablet computers is improved decision-making. For instance, the ability to accommodate large quantities of data will make decision-making easier as managers can access this data at ease (Cipriano, 2005). Managers would be able to keep their own data from every department within the firm for decision-making purposes. The second impact that would be expected is improved research. Like in any other field, there is a lot of research work that is carried out within the marketing industry. The specifications of the notebook computer that is likely to be developed would promote research within the manufacturing firms. For instance, the ability to preserve power for a long period would allow researchers to work for longer periods, more especially during fieldwork (Roy, 2008). The third impact is enhancing the informational roles of managers. Managers receive, monitor, as well as disseminate a wide variety of information regarding their organizations. Therefore, this computer will enable managers to efficiently perform these roles from wherever they may be.
This computer would also enhance administration within the manufacturing industry. For instance, communication is one of the key factors in administration. The specifications of the notebook computer to be developed would improve communication within a manufacturing firm. For instance, with the voice recognition ability, managers would be able to give instructions, while within and outside the office. The other administrative benefit of this computer would be improved human resource management. This computer would allow storage of more information concerning human resource, which could enhance improvement of their efficiency. The third administrative impact of this computer is better financial management (Troy and David, 2002). The specifications of the computer will promote better management of finances within the firm. For instance, this computer will facilitate use of decision support system, which will enable financial managers to determine which project should be given priority, given that finances is one of the limited resources in any organization. Lastly, secrecy will be improved in manufacturing firms. In order to remain competitive, preserving secrets about most of the processes of production is very vital, and the expected computer specifications will enhance this secrecy.
Production and assembly is one of the key departments in a manufacturing firm. Like in the case of the other departments, this computer will improve decisions regarding production activities within the firm. For instance, this computer has a larger memory that would accommodate enormous data regarding products, methods of production, as well as what is to be done in different stages of production. Moreover, the computer would allow use of various system software used in manufacturing. The other impact would be increased accuracy in production. Machines do most of the functions in manufacturing. However, with this computer, minimal errors will be experienced during the manufacturing process, as this computer will function exactly has it is instructed to. Besides, this computer will also support large-scale production. Manufacturing firms will be able produce more product with consistent results. Lastly, maintenance and servicing of machines will be improved considerably.
In the manufacturing industry designing and testing of products is very crucial. With this computer, it will be much easier for engineers to design products to be manufactured much easier that today. For instance, with touch sensitive color screen, the engineers will easily design products as compared to current computers, which use keyboards (Michael and Mahmoud, 2003). Video graphics will also be very effective during the designing process. Secondly, the roles of engineers in manufacturing process would reduce, cutting down the cost of production. Currently, engineers have to interpret their plans and design into instructions, which can be easily applied in the production process. However, this role could be easily taken over by this computer, given its voice recognition capabilities and ability to carry on dialogue by voice. Lastly, with the given specifications, this computer is likely to perform most of the testing functions during and after manufacturing (Sirirat, Lim, Tim, 2012).
Although this notebook computer will have positive impacts in the manufacturing industry, its negative impacts would also be significant. From the employees’ point of view, the computer is likely to increase unemployment rates within this industry, as the computer is capable of undertaking a number of functions which are currently being performed by humans. The other negative impact is the initial cost that is associated with implementation of the new technology. Arguably, high cost will be met in changing the entire manufacturing system to accommodate the new technology.
There are various reasons why I believe the impact will occur. To begin with, computers were not heavily involved in most of the manufacturing processes as they are today. This is evident that advancement of technology will support the expected impacts. The other thing is that, more innovations are being made in computer networking and information technology in general. This implies that with wide research there is a possibility of producing this computer.
Improved technology has had a considerable impact in the world of business, more especially in manufacturing. Production of advanced notebook computer would have considerable impacts in the manufacturing industry. It would influence the functioning of the various departments within a manufacturing firm, such as management, production and assembly, and design and testing. Some of the impacts it is likely to have is improved decision-making, automation of most manufacturing processes, and better production methods. However, it is likely to negative, impacts such as reduction of employment opportunities.
