business, Manufacturing and ethics

Question 1

how can you factor in supply with sustainability

Answer 1

-rethink and regulate consumption
-ensure that demand for future generations can be met

Question 2

what is the definition of carbon footprint

Answer 2

the sum of all emissions caused by your activities over one year

Question 3

what is a linear economy

Answer 3

a take make and and dispose movement

Question 4

what are the factors of the linear economy

Answer 4

-recourses are often from finite sources
-products are usually single use
-use end of life is in landfill

Question 5

what is factored in the circular economy

Answer 5

-a reusability/recycle stage

Question 6

what are the six r’s

Answer 6

-reduce
-reuse
-recycle
-rethink
-refuse
-repair

Question 7

why might companies choose to manufacture overseas

Answer 7

-greater flexibility
-to utilise large manufacturing facilities abroad
-economic savings due to lower labour costs

Question 8

how can businesses improve accuracy and efficiency

Answer 8

-reduce time to market
-competitive advantages
-increased market share
-satisfied customers

Question 9

how can economics improve accuracy and efficiency

Answer 9

-reducing expenditure on energy and materials
-reducing manufacturing and labour costs
-reducing the cos of waste processing and disposal

Question 10

how can environmental improve accuracy and efficiency

Answer 10

-fewer recourses used
-less energy used
-lower levels of pollution
-less waste created