NFC manufactures shoes using batch production. Quality assurance is used to maintain quality. NFC uses market segmentation. The Marketing Director is reviewing NFC's product range. He knows there are both benefits and limitations to developing new products. He also knows the promotion of products is important. Define 'batch production'. .......................................................................................................................................

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Exam No：0450_s25_qp_12 Year：2025 Question No：1(a)

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Award 2 marks for a full definition. Award 1 mark for a partial definition.
- Where a quantity/group of one product is made, then a quantity of another product will be produced [2]
- A whole batch/group moves through the different stages of production together [2]

Partial definition e.g.
- Similar items made together/items made in a group/set [1]
- Moving together through different stages of production [1]

Knowledge points:

4.1.1.1. Managing resources effectively to produce goods and services

4.1.1.2. Difference between production and productivity

4.1.1.3. Benefits of increasing efficiency and how to increase it, e.g. increasing productivity by automation and technology, improved labour skills

4.1.1.4. Why businesses hold inventories

4.1.1.5. The concept of lean production: how to achieve it, e.g. just-in-time inventory control and Kaizen; benefits of lean production

4.1.2.1. Features, benefits and limitations of job, batch and flow production

4.1.2.2. Recommend and justify an appropriate production method for a given situation

4.1.3. How technology has changed and is changing production methods, e.g. using computers in design and manufacturing

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