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What is job production?

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Production where products are made individually.

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What is batch production?

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Production where one product type is made in a batch and then the product type is changed for the next batch.

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What is flow production?

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Production where one type of product is made continuously on a production line.

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Give an example of job production.

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Building a ship or bridge.

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Give an example of batch production.

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Baking bread or making furniture.

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Give an example of flow production.

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Making cars or iPhones

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What are the advantages of job production?

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Generally high quality products

Workers gain satisfaction on completion of a product

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What are the advantages of batch production?

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The need of the customer can be met by changing product

Batches are made to the customer, decreasing the cost of material storage

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What are the advantages of flow production?

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Large quantities can be made

Machines can be used, keeping costs low

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What are the disadvantages of job production?

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High production costs

Labour costs will be higher due to need for skilled labour

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What are disadvantages of batch production?

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Takes a large amount of time to switch to a different product
Workers may find tasks repetitive and boring

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What are the disadvantages of flow production?

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Goods produced may be low quality

Expensive to setup a production line

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What is automation?

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The use of machines not controlled by a human within the production line.

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What are the advantages of technology?

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Costs are reduced due to lower amount of staff
Machines are able to work 24/7
Machines are able to do work which is too dangerous for humans

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What are the disadvantages of technology?

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Workers may be made redundant
New skilled workers will be needed
If machines break, production will be disrupted.

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What is quality of production?

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Ensuring the product or service is fit for purpose, meets legislative rules and expectations.

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What are the benefits of providing quality products

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Avoids waste
Avoids product recalls
Improves reputation and sales

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What is quality control?

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Checking for quality at the END of production.

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What is quality assurance?

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Checking for quality DURING the production process.

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What is total quality management (TQM)?

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A management approach with focus on quality within the business.

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What are the advantages of quality control?

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Helps prevent faulty goods and services being sold

Not disruptive to the production process

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What are the advantages of quality assurance?

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Less wastage, reducing production costs

Workers may feel valued as they have a responsibility to check quality

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What are the disadvantages of quality control?

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Does not prevent waste of resources

Does not encourage workers to be responsible for quality

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What are the disadvantages of quality assurance?

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Could disrupt the production process

High costs to train staff to check for quality

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What are three methods of selling?
e-commerce face to face telesales
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What is e-commerce?
The process of bringing the buyer and seller together digitally.
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What changes in business have been caused by e-commerce
``` Location Skill Development Creation of specific departments Click and collect Delivery options ```
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What are the advantages of e-commerce to the business?
Sell worldwide Open 24/7 Lower operating costs
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What are the advantages of e-commerce to the customer?
Price comparison 24/7 availability Wide range of products
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What are the disadvantages of e-commerce to the business?
Worldwide competition Online security Having to keep up with technology advancements
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What are the disadvantages of e-commerce to the customer?
Lack of personal contact Payment method limitations Cannot physically see item before purchase
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Why is customer service important?
Helps maintain and increase sales.
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Why is after sales service important?
Keep up with competition to provide customer with best company experience.
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What are consumers protected by?
Consumer Rights Act 2015 - Goods and services must be sold of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and be as described.
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What rights do customers have in regards to refunds?
30 day time period to return faulty goods for full refund 6 months for a fault to develop, presumed to be sold with it, refund should be issued. A service should be carried out again if it is unsatisfactory.
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What impact does consumer rights have on business?
High quality production Production of safe goods Reputation of business will be lost if standard low/product not up to it.
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What are some factors which could influence location?
``` Site cost Transport infrastructure Nearest market distance Government Raw materials distance Business type/nature ```
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What is procurement?
The management of buying or purchasing areas within business.
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What is the role of procurement?
Identifying goods and services to buy Choosing suppliers Ordering goods Receiving deliveries
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What factors affect what customers will buy?
Time of year Changes in technology Changes in fashion and lifestyle
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What factors affect the supplier choice?
Quality | Reputation
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What areas of ordering goods can procurement decide?
Range of products | Quantity - see if discounts are available
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What are the impacts of logistics and supply decisions on the business?
``` Time Reliability of the supply Length of the supply chain Costs Customer Service ```
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What is the finance department responsible for?
Providing information about costs and revenues. This info can be used in cash flow, profit, loss and data on average rate of return.
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What are short term finance options
Internal Owner's Capital Sale of fixed assets External Overdraft Trade Credit
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What are medium term finance options?
Internal Retained profit Sale of fixed assets Owner's capital External Bank Loan Crowdfunding
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What are long term finance options?
Internal Retained profit Sale of fixed assets Owner's Capital ``` External Bank loan Taking on a new partner Share issue Crowdfunding ```

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