When I first stared this class I was expecting it to be more like a materials processing class where we more so learned about different machines however, this week I have definitely learned a lot more about what manufacturing systems really means. I did not realize how broad manufacturing systems is, I had always thought it was just the process of designing, fabricating, testing, shipping, etc. I never realized that it also includes how the technology made affects society. I had also forgotten about the managerial aspect to manufacturing systems. Like many others, I tend to associate manufacturing systems more with assembly lines and building. I am very excited to keep learning more about the different parts that make up the whole that is manufacturing systems.
Something I am still confused about is the Beliefs Vs. Acceptances chart. I understand everything except the last one. I do not understand how beliefs come in degrees while acceptances are all or nothing matter. Couldn't acceptances come in degrees too?
I hope to be able to apply this new knowledge of the different aspects of manufacturing systems not only when I am teaching my own classes but, when I take other related classes or even allow this to give me a new appreciation for all the different technologies I use on a daily basis without even knowing it. In addition, I also know I will be using the CAFEQUE analysis frequently, as I already was unknowingly. When I would make projects at home, in school, and especially for my robotics team, I would always ask myself these questions. Now that I know there is an actual name for it, I will definitely be using it even more.