Foundations of Business: Protecting Your Idea

Read Chapter 10.8. Watch video on patent application process.   Discuss 4 Types of Patents: Utility patent Provisional patent Design patent Plant patent   Discuss 3 Patent Strategies: Defensive Offensive Licensing   Learning Target: I can explain a patent and the criteria required to get one.

Foundations of Business: Operations Management in Manufacturing

Read Exploring Business Chapter 11.1 and answer the questions on your worksheet (read this article for ideas if needed). Watch mass customization definition video and this mass customization video. Explore careers in manufacturing via the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association website. Discuss with your table an interesting career from the website and determine the education or training required […]

Foundations of Business: Facility Layouts

Read Exploring Business Chapter 11.2. View the PowerPoint presentation: 11.2 Facility Layout Watch Facility Layout video at Staco Energy Products. Watch McGregor Metalworking tour. Discuss the types of facility layouts used in the videos. Learning Target: I can identify facility layout choices used by different manufacturers.

Foundations of Business: Graphical Tools

Read Exploring Business Chapter 11.4. Watch video on PERT charts. Watch video on Gantt charts. Create Gantt chart in Excel. Have students complete the Gantt Chart assignment in Microsoft Excel. Learning Targets: I can describe a Gantt Chart. I can identify a PERT Chart.

Foundations of Business: The Technology of Goods Production

Read Exploring Business Chapter 11.5. Complete The Technology of Goods Production assignment. Watch video on CAD. Watch video on FMS. Learning Target: I can discuss systems companies use to produce and deliver goods more efficiently.