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List two ways in which the just-in-time (JIT) nature of the Fabsie production system contributes to the cost-effectiveness of the production. (2 marks)
Think about JIT, choose 2 aspects of JIT that you can easily attach to the question.
Outline why the Fabsie production system would have resulted from a top-down strategy. (2 marks)
You were introduced to Top Down in Topic 8, Top down aims to change behaviour through policy..
Discuss the implications of quality management for Adidas in terms of quality control, statistical process control, and quality assurance in the production of the Brazuca football, as shown in Figure 4. (9 marks)
9 Marks means 3 clusters,
You've been given Quality Management as an umbrella term
Quality Control
What QC does Adidas carry out
How does it do this
Why does it do this
SPC
What QC does Adidas carry out
How does it do this
Why does it do this
Quality Assurance
What QC does Adidas carry out
How does it do this
Why does it do this
Identify two reasons why lean production is more likely to be implemented by large companies rather than small companies.
(2 marks)
What is the advantage of lean production to Large companies.
Now find another.
Outline how Nike’s approach is an example of kaizen. (2 marks)
What is Kaizen, peg this definition onto the Nike strategy listed.
Outline which principle of lean production would have the most impact on reducing the delivery times of the products from Nike factory to customers. (2 marks)
Think about the Lean Production principles, rally this back to Nike and lead times.
Suggest how Nike can use quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) to reduce the number of defects in their products. (4 marks)
4 marks from 2 clusters
QA
QC
Define and justify using Nike as an example.
Outline cost-plus pricing. (2 marks)
How do you achieve cost plus pricing, try to make 2 solid statements.
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