particular manufacturing system. improve the product. The key strategy is to improve the system for existing processes The above expected learner responses are falling below specification and looking for indicative only and relate to just part of what is overall improvement to the product. The firm required. wishes to remain an iconic precast concrete manufacturer operating in its market. Branding is an important part of the success of the firm. It reflects the history of the family business where they are in control of the whole supply chain up to and including retail sales. What is important for the brand is to produce precast building frames of consistent high quality. The quality must be the same from batch to batch and year to year. The learner discusses the rationale for decisions to implement new technologies (or decisions not to implement) and other changes in the manufacturing practices. They discuss changes such as the introduction of factory filters, automated air conditioners and new packaging materials. They discuss the rationale behind the decision to keep the majority of sales in-house, allowing only a limited supply to be sold through other outlets. The learner discusses the importance of the environment on decisions made at the firm, as follows: Environmental impact is a priority in all decisions made at the precast concrete manufacturing firm. This is a value that has been passed down from the previous generation. The firm’s retention of traditional methods and whether they will implement new
particular manufacturing system. The above expected learner responses are indicative only and relate to just part of what is required. improve the product. The key strategy is to improve the system for existing processes falling below specification and looking for overall improvement to the product. The firm wishes to remain an iconic precast concrete manufacturer operating in its market. Branding is an important part of the success of the firm. It reflects the history of the family business where they are in control of the whole supply chain up to and including retail sales. What is important for the brand is to produce precast building frames of consistent high quality. The quality must be the same from batch to batch and year to year. The learner discusses the rationale for decisions to implement new technologies (or decisions not to implement) and other changes in the manufacturing practices. They discuss changes such as the introduction of factory filters, automated air conditioners and new packaging materials. They discuss the rationale behind the decision to keep the majority of sales in-house, allowing only a limited supply to be sold through other outlets. The learner discusses the importance of the environment on decisions made at the firm, as follows: Environmental impact is a priority in all decisions made at the precast concrete manufacturing firm. This is a value that has been passed down from the previous generation. The firm’s retention of traditional methods and whether they will implement new
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