Management of operations : Ethical and Environmental

Question 1

How can renewable energy be used

Answer 1

Solar Panels or wind turbines can be used to generate some electricity for the production of products. This can help reduce carbon energy consumptions and in turn reduce energy cost incurred by the business

Question 2

reduce energy consumptions

Answer 2

special controls can be fitted on lights and machines so it automatically switches of when not in use.This reduces energy consumptions

Question 3

Reduce transport

Answer 3

Reducing transport requirements will reduce carbon footprint of the organisation and reduce pollution.

Question 4

recycling

Answer 4

using recycled packaging or recycling product waste will mean that the business may be able to reduce the cost of production and be able to meet there environmental aims. This also means that there is less waste going to land fill.

Question 5

Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycling

Answer 5

Advantages:
Can be used as a unique selling point
Improves the brand Image of the organisation
Disadvantages:
Methods of recycling products can take longer
Recycled materials may reduce the quality of the finished product.

Question 6

Advantages and disadvantages of minimising packaging.

Answer 6

Advantages:
Improves the brand image of the organisation
Can reduce production cost as less packaging needed.
Disadvantages:
Insufficient amount of packaging can lead to products being damaged on transport.
May become less attractive to customers.

Question 7

ways technology can be used to support the operations department in a number of ways

Answer 7

Spreadsheets and databases can be used to keep track of stock/inventory levels.
CAD-computer aided design-software can be used to design products before they are produced
Intranet websites can be used to place orders or compare prices.
delivery vehicles could contain GPS tracking so deliveries can be tracked.