IGCSE Business Studies Ch 4.1 | Productions of Goods and Services | Lean Production & Technology

Описание: In this lesson, we explore how businesses produce goods and services, why productivity matters, and the strategies companies use to work more efficiently. You’ll also learn how lean production helps reduce waste, cut costs, and improve quality. From job, batch, and flow production methods to modern technology like CAD, CAM, and contactless payments, this video covers everything you need for your exams. Perfect for IGCSE & O Level Business Studies revision with clear explanations and real-life examples.

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro
0:15 – Production
0:44 – Productivity
1:20 – Ways to Increase Productivity
1:55 – Benefits of Efficiency & Productivity
2:29 – Inventory Management & Reorder Point
3:04 – Factors Affecting the Amount of Inventory Held
3:44 – Lean Production & 7 Types of Waste
4:29 – Benefits of Lean Production
5:01 – Methods of Lean Production (Kaizen, JIT)
5:22 – Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
6:37 – Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Control
7:50 – Methods of Production
8:02 – Job Production (Tailor Example)
9:25 – Batch Production (Bakery Example)
10:46 – Flow Production (Car Factory Example)
12:01 – Factors Affecting the Method of Production
12:49 – Technology in Production (CAD, CAM, CIM, EPOS, EFTPOS, Contactless)
13:54 – Advantages of Technology in Production
14:42 – Disadvantages of Technology in Production
15:36 – Engaging Question: Which Production Method is Best?



📚 What you’ll learn in this video:

✅ What production means & why it adds value
✅ Productivity explained + how to calculate it
✅ Ways to improve efficiency & reduce costs
✅ Lean production & the 7 types of waste
✅ Kaizen, Just-in-Time (JIT)
✅ Job, Batch & Flow production explained with examples
✅ Technology in production (automation, CAD, CAM, CIM, EPOS, EFTPOS, contactless payments)
✅ Advantages & disadvantages of technology in production

📚 Perfect for Cambridge & Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies revision, exam preparation, and classroom.

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