1. Improvements in new technology http://www.y outube.com/ watch?v=VYoi XtfebzU

2. Improvements in technology Automation Mechanisation Computer Aided Design CAD Computer Aided Manufacture CAM Computer Integrated Manufacturing CIM EPOSEFTPOS

3. Stock control How do you think supermarkets avoid having empty shelves?

4. Lead Time Stock level Time (days) 0 100 200 300 400 500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Lead time is the margin between the day stock is ordered and the day it is delivered

5. A h h h... Lean production covers a variety of techniques used by businesses to reduce waste and time it takes to make a product, therefore increase efficiency

6. So tell me about the different types of Japanese efficiency...

7. Kaizen, J.I.T and Kanban ??? (What do these mean?)