Management of operations
Suppliers
There are many factors that can affect a business’s choice of supplier. It is important that a business chooses the most suitable suppliers for their needs.
Inventory management
The processes a business uses to manage their inventory levels and the issues associated with overstocking and understocking are important factors in the survival and success of that business.
Methods of production
The way we make a product can depend on the type of product and volume required. There are different methods of production used by businesses.
Quality
Quality is vital for any business. There are different ways of ensuring quality in production.
Ethical and environmental
There are many costs and benefits to an organisation of operating ethically and environmentally. A business may benefit from minimising their packaging and championing recycling.
Video playlist
Social responsibility. Video
How a Fife fruit and veg business aims to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
Stock control. Video
The balancing act of stock control is vital to the smooth running of a bakery.
Quality. Video
A case study shows how crisps are produced to meet the highest standards of quality.
Supplying our chocolate. Video
An insight into the farming and marketing of cocoa in the Ivory Coast.
Creating a brand image. Video
Evan Davis tells the story of the rollercoaster rise and fall of Sunny Delight.
Lagos cattle market. Video
Lagos cattle market shows a market price being established by negotiation.
Job, batch and flow. Video
The way a business decides to make a product depends on the type of product or volume.
Input, process and output. Video
Students plan the production process for their catering business.
