Across
- 4. A method of reducing inventory by receiving materials only as they are needed. (4,2,4)
- 5. The proportion of total capacity actually being used.
- 8. The process of completing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- 11. Ensuring quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- 14. Checking finished output to detect and correct defects.
- 17. Producing goods in groups with similar specifications.
- 18. Production of single, unique items to meet specific customer requirements.
- 19. Developing new production methods or improving existing ones.
- 21. The time between ordering and receiving goods or components. (4,4)
- 22. The raw materials, work-in-progress or finished goods a business holds.
- 23. The output a business produces per worker or per unit of input.
- 24. Managing the movement, storage and distribution of goods.
- 25. Cost advantages that arise when a business grows in scale.
Down
- 1. The maximum level of output a business can achieve with current resources.
- 2. The ability of operations to adjust to changes in demand or product requirements.
- 3. A production approach aiming to eliminate waste and improve flow.
- 6. Using machines and technology to carry out tasks originally done by humans.
- 7. Production where items move continuously through the process.
- 9. The monitoring and control of inventory levels to balance cost and availability. (5,7)
- 10. Extra inventory held to protect against uncertainty in demand or supply.
- 12. Using resources in a way that minimises waste and reduces costs.
- 13. The degree to which a product meets customer expectations.
- 15. A system of continuous, small improvements made by employees.
- 16. Requesting new stock when inventory levels reach a predetermined point to avoid running out.
- 20. Periods when production stops due to breakdowns or maintenance.