BS OPERATIONS

the production of very large quantities of identical goods using a continuously moving process.

Define 'Inventories'.

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Identify two inputs in a production process.

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Define 'labour productivity'.

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the production of goods in batches. Each batch passes through one stage of production before moving onto the next stage.

Fresh Bakes Ltd produces a range of artisan cookies and cakes using the job production method. The business has recently been approached by a nationwide coffee shop chain that wants Fresh Bakes to supply 10,000 packs of its best-selling cookies every month for the next year. If the partnership goes well, there may be an opportunity to supply additional bakery products in the future.

To meet this large-scale demand, Fresh Bakes would need to switch to batch production and possibly invest in new baking equipment and larger premises.

Identify two benefits to Fresh Bakes of Just-in-time inventory management.

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production process uses a high quantity of capital equipment compared with labour input.

Identify two types of waste

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Identify two limitations of flow production.

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Identify two benefits of job production.

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