40 Vocabulary to Know for Working in the Industrial Factory
 

In the operations of industrial factories filled with complex technologies and diverse management processes, understanding specialized terminology is one of the key practices that can help you manage production processes more effectively.

This article compiles specialized terms related to production process management, technology and automation systems, quality control, and machine maintenance, enabling you to apply them efficiently in practice.

Production process vocabulary

1. Production Management Managing and optimizing production activities.

2. Project Management Planning, organizing, and overseeing project tasks.

3. Production Control Monitoring and regulating production processes.

4. Process Flow Defined steps in a production process.

5. Cycle Time Time to complete one production operation.

6. Lead Time Total time from order to delivery.

7. Downtime Period when production stops.

8. Yield rate Percentage of defect-free products.

9. NG rate Percentage of defective products.

10. Workflow Sequence of tasks in a work process.

Technology and automation vocabulary

1. MES system (Manufacturing Execution System) Tracks and controls manufacturing processes in real-time. Recommend ciMES MES system https://aresth.co.th/products/argo-extra

2. ​​ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Integrates core business processes into a unified system.Recommend Argo ERP system https://aresth.co.th/products/argo

3. MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Plans material requirements for production schedules.

4. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Controls machines and processes automatically.

5. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System) Supervises and monitors industrial systems remotely.

6. AI (Artificial Intelligence) Simulates human intelligence in machines for automation.

7. IOT (Internet of Things) Connects devices to collect and exchange data.

8. CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Automates machine tool operations via computer control.

9. Servo​​​​​​​ Motor system for precise motion control.

10. Edge Computing​​​​​​​ Processes data at the network's edge for faster response

Management and quality control vocabulary

1. BOM A list of materials needed for production.

2. Six Sigma A method to improve process quality by reducing defects.

3. ISO​​​​​​​ (International Organization for Standardization) International standards for ensuring quality and consistency.

4. Quality Assurance Ensures processes meet predefined quality standards.

5. Quality Control Monitors and inspects products to maintain quality.

6. SPC​​​​ (Statistical Process Control) Statistical method for controlling and monitoring process quality.

7. OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Measures the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing equipment.

8. Kaizen Continuous improvement methodology for incremental changes.

9. 5S A workplace organization method focusing on efficiency and cleanliness.

10. Andon A visual system to alert workers and managers about production issues.

Maintenance and efficiency development vocabulary

1. Preventive Maintenance Scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failures.

2. Predictive Maintenance Maintenance based on predicting when equipment will fail.

3. Corrective Maintenance Fixing issues after equipment failure.

4. CMMS​​​​​​​ (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Software to manage and track maintenance activities.

5. MTBF​​​​​​​ (Mean Time Between Failures); average time between equipment failures.

6. MTTF​​​​​​​ (Mean Time To Failure) Mean Time to Failure; average time before an equipment failure occurs.

7. MTTR​​​​​​​ (Mean Time To Repair); average time to fix equipment failures.

8. Fishbone A diagram used to identify the root causes of problems.

9. Bottleneck A point in production where flow is restricted, limiting capacity.

10. JIT​ (Just-In-Time) Just-In-Time manufacturing, minimizing inventory and production time.

Conclusion

Understanding industry-related terminology is a key factor that enables factory personnel to work efficiently, especially in communication and collaboration with other departments. It also extends to the correct application of tools and technologies to reduce errors and improve precision in the production process.

ARES is a software service provider that helps develop efficient production processes using MES and Argo ERP systems for managing medium to large-scale complex factories, guiding your business toward becoming a fully integrated Smart Factory.

 

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