http www bized co uk Production and Quality

http: //www. bized. co. uk What is Production? • Production is the process of taking resources and changing them into products • These resources could be either raw materials or component parts • Production can take place within the primary, secondary or tertiary sector Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed

http: //www. bized. co. uk What is Production? • Where ‘inputs’ are processed and turned into ‘outputs’ • When raw materials or components are processed - we call it ‘adding value’ • Careful planning is needed in any production method (arrival of materials at correct stage in process) Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed

http: //www. bized. co. uk Examples of Adding Value • Dairy farmers can add value to their milk by processing their own products, such as cheeses, yogurt, butter, ice cream, and farm-bottled milk • Many consumers will pay a premium for locally produced, high-quality dairy products • Organic certification may also help Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed

http: //www. bized. co. uk Examples of Adding Value • Biz/ed’s Virtual Factory is an excellent source of information on production • Go to: http: //www. bized. ac. uk/virtual/cb/ welcome. htm • Navigate your way to the factory floor/production/theories for more Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed