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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Design and Technology
Lesson Topic: Commercial manufacturing systems, including: concurrent engineering, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and computer-integrated engineering (CIE), cell production, in-line assembly, just in time (JIT), logistics.
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the key commercial manufacturing systems (CE, CIM, CIE, cell production, in‑line assembly, JIT, logistics).
  • Explain how concurrent engineering reduces development time and improves product quality.
  • Compare the purposes and tools of CIM versus CIE.
  • Analyse the role of JIT and logistics in minimising inventory and increasing responsiveness.
  • Apply the concepts to design a simple production flow using cell production or in‑line assembly.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handouts summarising each manufacturing system
  • Laptop with CAD/CAM demo software
  • Sample Kanban cards
  • Worksheets for comparative analysis activity
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video of a high‑speed assembly line and ask students which systems might enable that efficiency. Connect to their prior knowledge of basic production methods and set the success criteria: students will identify, compare and apply commercial manufacturing systems.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5') – Students list manufacturing systems they already know on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (15') – Overview of concurrent engineering, CIM, and CIE with flow‑chart diagrams.
  3. Group activity (20') – Using handouts, groups match each system to its benefits and present findings.
  4. Demo (10') – CAD/CAM simulation showing a CIM workflow on the laptop.
  5. JIT & Logistics discussion (10') – Kanban card exercise to illustrate pull‑system ordering.
  6. Consolidation quiz (5') – Quick Kahoot/exit‑ticket to check understanding of key concepts.
Conclusion:
Recap how each system contributes to efficient quantity production and revisit the success criteria. Students complete an exit ticket stating which system they would choose for a new product and why. For homework, research a real‑world example of JIT implementation and prepare a brief summary.