4 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Using the data in Extract F, explain one implication of the level of capacity utilisation for the soft drinks manufacturer A, compared to B. You are advised to show your working
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Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Explain one likely reason why Pura Cosmetics chooses to use batch production
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Read the following extracts (A to C) before answering
Explain one benefit to Bon Bon’s of continuing to pack its bagged sweets products by hand
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Read the following extracts (E to G) before answering
Explain one benefit to Zara of using a just in time stock control system in its Spanish and Portuguese factories
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Read the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Explain one benefit of quality control for a business such as Cadbury
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4 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Using the data in Extract F, calculate the difference in labour productivity if the car manufacturer recruits 23 additional workers and output increases by 10 per cent
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20 marksRead the following extracts (E to G) before answering
Zara is planning to open another 200 stores and is considering the best way to maintain the quality of its clothes. Zara is considering using either quality control or total quality management (TQM)
Evaluate these two options and recommend which one would be the best way for Zara to maintain the quality of its clothes
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Pura Cosmetics has been awarded a supply contract with a leading department store. In order to fulfil varying order quantities it is considering either holding buffer stock or introducing a just in time stock management system
Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is most suitable for Pura Cosmetics to fulfil varying order quantities from the department store
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8 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Assess two benefits of quality control for a business, such as Cadbury
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10 marksRead the following extracts (E to G) before answering
Assess the extent to which Zara’s use of just in time (JIT) may have contributed to its success
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Following a sharp fall in demand for household appliances, Buy It Direct's distribution hubs were operating at an average 124% capacity in 2020
Assess the likely consequences for Buy it Direct of holding excess stock
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