What are the advantages of automation?
Less waste produced and faster running time
Low set up costs
Lots of jobs are created
Cooperatives are owned by?
Members
Workers
The Government
Metals, plastics, coal and gas are all examples of what?
Non-finite resources
Non-recyclable materials
Finite resources
The Japanese term 'Kaizen' is used for which process?
Reducing pollution
Continuous improvement
Controlling the release of greenhouse gases
Which of these best describes market pull?
Products are produced in response to customers' wants or needs
Products are produced using new technology
Products are produced with a planned limited life
Trend forecasters are able to do what?
Decide how faiths and beliefs are affected by a product
Predict the colours and patterns that will emerge on the market in two years' time
Use new technologies to develop fashion wear
3D printing is also known as what?
Additive manufacturing
CNC milling
Robotics
Reducing the average cost per product whilst increasing output is known as what?
Mass production
Batch production
Economies of scale
How can planned obsolescence be described?
Bad for the environment
The ability to be repaired
Meant to be recycled
What is fair trade?
Protecting against testing on animals
Ensuring workers in developing countries are paid a fair wage
Encouraging the use of renewable materials