Robot Production Department Guide

Welcome to the epicenter of innovation and technology: the Robot Production Line. Here, ideas become tangible, and concepts turn into reality as robots come to life. Let's delve into the process:

1. Assembly line

The assembly line is where the magic happens. It's where individual parts and materials combine to form the robots.

Key Points:

  • Work Queue: Robots to be built are queued here based on player decisions.
  • Material Requirement: To place a robot in the queue, necessary materials must be on hand. While these materials are earmarked for the robot, they remain in the warehouse until the assembly begins.
  • Assembly Process: The line picks the top order from the queue and starts the assembly using materials from the warehouse. If the warehouse lacks the necessary materials when assembly is about to commence, the line gets jammed. Players then must intervene, canceling the affected job to ensure continued production.
  • Production Manager: Appointing a production manager can enhance efficiency, reducing the time it takes to build robots.

2. Dispatch Zone

After production, robots are moved to the dispatch zone, ready for their next destination.

Key Points:

  • Storage Space: The dispatch zone, like the warehouse, has a limited storage capacity. Each robot requires a specific space, and some inefficiencies or 'lost spaces' similar to the warehouse can occur.
  • Flow Disruption: If a robot can't fit into the dispatch zone due to space constraints, the production line halts or gets "jammed," necessitating player intervention.
  • Sales & Contracts: Robots stored in the dispatch zone are available for market sales or to meet specific contract requirements.
  • Dispatch Manager: By having a dispatch manager in place, you can optimize the dispatch zone's space utilization, minimizing inefficiencies.

Pro tip

Strategic management of both the assembly line and dispatch zone is vital. Regularly monitor material availability and space constraints to prevent disruptions. Smooth operations in these areas pave the way for lucrative sales and fulfilling valuable contracts.

Embark on this journey of creation, ensuring that your robots not only come to life but also find their way to clients efficiently and promptly!