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2.3 Making operational decisions

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Question 5

A seasonal toy maker has uncertain weekly demand but must produce 12,000 identical units before December. Which production decision is most suitable?

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A

Job production throughout because every toy should be unique

B

Flow production immediately because high output removes demand risk completely

C

JIT with one distant supplier because no disruption is possible

D

Batch production initially, allowing output to adjust as forecasts improve

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2.3 Making operational decisions Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Business
  3. /2.3 Making operational decisions

38 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Business 2.3 Making operational decisions, covering 2.3.1a The purpose of business operations, 2.3.1b Production processes, 2.3.1c Impacts of technology on production, 2.3.2a Managing stock: bar gate stock graphs, 2.3.2b Managing stock: just in time (JIT), 2.3.2c Relationships with suppliers, 2.3.2d Impact of logistics and supply decisions, 2.3.3a Quality control and quality assurance, 2.3.3b Quality, costs and competitive advantage, 2.3.4a The sales process, and 2.3.4b The importance of good customer service. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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