Which production process involves a workers to use a high degree of repetition?
- Mass production
- Job production
- Batch production
- Flexible production
In JIC stock management, what is the primary focus when determining stock levels?
- Efficient supply chain processes
- Meeting customer demands exactly on time
- Building large buffer stocks for safety
- Reducing carrying costs
What does JIT stand for in the context of inventory management?
- Just-in-Transit
- Just-in-Time
- Just-Inventory-Tracking
- Just-in-Trouble
In job production, what is the typical batch size?
- Large quantities
- Medium quantities
- Small quantities
- Continuous, without batches
How can regular employee training and development programs contribute to good customer service?
- They always result in decreased employee morale
- Staff can gain better paid employment
- Staff will be better at manufacturing products
- Sales staff will be more knowledgeable about products
Why should businesses aim to cut waste and unnecessary costs in their supply chain?
- To improve efficiency, reduce expenses, and offer competitive prices
- To increase production times
- To create a more complex supply chain
- To raise production costs
What is the primary benefit of implementing a just-in-time (JIT) system?
- Reduced production costs
- Increased waste and inefficiency
- Higher levels of inventory
- More room for errors in the production process
What is the main advantage of using JIT stock management?
- Higher stock holding costs
- Reduced risk of stock obsolescence
- Slower response to customer demands
- Maintaining large safety stocks
How can quality control contribute to cost savings for a business?
- By reducing the number of defective products
- By increasing production costs
- By always prioritising high costs
- By minimising customer feedback
In terms of quality, what is the impact of constant product defects on a business?
- Increased customer satisfaction
- Enhanced market competitiveness
- Lower prices and increased sales
- Higher costs and potential customer dissatisfaction
