Question 2 - Part a

In this lesson

1. 0:00 Just in time: definition and key features
2. 1:01 Traditional manufacturing versus JIT approach
3. 2:07 Company context: Chorus and Eric retailer
4. 5:00 Purchasing strategy and supplier selection
5. 8:01 Production metrics and performance measurement
6. 11:01 Quality management and TQM implementation
7. 15:19 Exam timing strategy and planning approach

About this lesson

The lesson walks you through a worked example using Chorus, a clothing manufacturer, showing you how to extract relevant information from the case scenario and apply JIT principles to purchasing and production decisions. You'll see how to identify necessary changes: reducing suppliers, standardising terms, implementing total quality management (TQM), shifting from long production runs to shorter, flexible ones, and changing performance metrics from pure output to speed and quality. You'll also learn practical exam technique for managing your time effectively. With a three-hour exam worth 100 marks, the tutor breaks down how to allocate time per question (using 1.5 minutes per mark as a working guide), split your effort between planning and writing, and prioritise your strongest points to maximise marks even if you run short on time. This approach helps you avoid overrunning on part a and ensures you have adequate time for subsequent parts of the question.

Duration: 19m