Holds stocks just in case there is a delay fro, supplies or a sudden unexpected increase in demand
The supply
chain
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All businesses, people and activities that take part in the production processes form the start until it gets to the customer
Purchasing economies of
scale
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When the cost per unit falls if large orders are placed with supplies due to a bulk discount
Logistics
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The movement of goods, services, information and money throughout the production process
How it is physically delivered
Procurement (or purchase)
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Selecting suppliers, establishing the terms of payment and negotating the contract
How it is purchased
Lean production
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An approach to production that aims to minimize waste
Managing stocks
Stocks include materials needed every day
e.g. raw materials, paper and partly finished
products
Stock is a business cost and are needed to operate and
make goods, e.g. allows a butcher to show the range
of meat on offer
Stock has an opportunity cost, instead of investing in it
the money could be used for other purposes e.g. paying
bills or earning interest
Stock that is unsold may be reduced to encourage customers
to buy or may be wasted, which means the business makes
less profit. e.g. Fruit that isn't sold by sell date is thrown away
Just in case stock control where a business holds enough
stock for a possible increase in production or sales
Benefits
The business can buy stock in bulk leading to
lower prices, fewer deliveries and lower
costs, called purchasing economies of scale
Drawback
The approach can lead to higher costs for
storage and wasted stock, potentially
lowering profits
Just-in-time
Advantages
Low stock holding costs as it minimizes stock held
Doesn't need as much space for stock
Less danger of theft or having to reduce price to sell
the stock
Disadvantages
Buy small quantities so less likely to get bulk discount (economies of
scale); more transport cost for more frequent deliveries
At risk if there are difficulties with delivery/suppliers