Crossword Knowledge Check

4. Techniques used to monitor and control production processes for consistent quality.
7. Introducing new ideas, methods, or technologies to improve processes or products.
10. Goods brought into a country from abroad for use or sale.
13. Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted resources or effort.
14. The network of resources, processes, and entities involved in producing and delivering products to customers.
16. Mechanical devices or equipment used in manufacturing to perform tasks efficiently.
17. Substances released into the environment during production, such as gases or waste.
19. The ability to increase production output efficiently as demand grows.
21. Workers engaged in various roles within the manufacturing sector.
23. Loss of materials or energy during production, which can reduce efficiency.
26. Gear worn to ensure safety in hazardous work environments, e.g., helmets, gloves, or goggles.
27. The amount of product produced or processed within a specific period.
28. Measurable metrics used to evaluate the success of a process or business goal.
30. The storage of goods in facilities before distribution or sale.
31. The process of inspecting, repairing, and ensuring equipment is operational.

1. The quantity of goods produced or handled over a period.
2. Using technology and machines to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.
3. The efficiency of production, often measured as output per unit of input (e.g., labour or materials).
5. The process of creating goods and services by transforming raw materials into finished products.
6. The natural surroundings affected by manufacturing activities.
8. Measures and practices implemented to protect workers and ensure secure working conditions.
9. The time taken from the start of a process to the delivery of a product.
11. Basic materials used in production to create finished goods, e.g., wood, steel, or fabric.
12. Laws, standards, and practices ensuring safe and healthy work conditions.
15. The amount of usable product generated from the raw materials used in production.
18. Adapting global strategies to local markets while maintaining international standards.
20. The maximum output a manufacturing process can achieve under normal conditions.
22. Unused or discarded materials resulting from the production process.
24. Goods sent from one country to another for sale.
25. International Organisation for Standardisation; sets global standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
29. When machinery or equipment stops functioning due to faults or wear.