1. http://www.bized.co.uk Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed Production and Quality 1 BTEC Business

2. http://www.bized.co.uk Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed 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

3. http://www.bized.co.uk Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed 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)

4. http://www.bized.co.uk Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed 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

5. http://www.bized.co.uk Copyright 2006 – Biz/ed 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 http://www.bized.ac.uk/virtual/cb/ welcome.htm Navigate your way to the factory floor/production/theories for more