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

Which of the following is a cost of poor quality control?

  • Reduced customer complaints
  • Increased customer satisfaction
  • Higher defect rates and waste
  • Enhanced production efficiency

What is one of the key consequences of high-quality products or services for a business?

  • Improved customer relations and increased market share
  • Inconsistent product pricing
  • Continuous price reductions
  • Ignoring customer feedback

What is the primary objective of effective procurement and logistics for a business?

  • Maximising product prices
  • Minimising profit margins
  • Increasing customer complaints
  • Achieving efficiency and lower unit costs

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

What is the main disadvantage of JIC stock management?

  • Increased efficiency in production
  • Vulnerability to disruptions in the supply chain
  • Lower carrying costs
  • Encouraging waste and overproduction

How can choosing a reliable supplier impact a business's relationship with its customers?

  • It may lead to customer dissatisfaction
  • It can result in consistent product availability and customer satisfaction
  • It has no impact on customer relations
  • It guarantees higher product prices

In JIT stock management, when are materials and components delivered?

  • Far in advance of production needs
  • As soon as they run out
  • Exactly when they are needed in the production process
  • Irregularly and unpredictably

What is a key benefit of maintaining high product quality in a business?

  • Reduced customer satisfaction
  • Enhanced customer loyalty and trust
  • Increased production costs
  • Lower product prices

Which production process involves a workers to use a high degree of repetition?

  • Mass production
  • Job production
  • Batch production
  • Flexible production