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1 Carlos owns a private limited company called BettaBakers Limited. It produces a variety of cakes which are sold in local shops. The method of production
used by BettaBakers is batch production. Carlos says 'I have been told that lean
production techniques in the bakery would help me to increase profits'.
a) What is meant by 'lean production'?
b) Identify two ways lean production might be achieved.
c) Identify and explain two ways, other than lean production, Carlos could
use to increase productivity.
d) Identify and explain two advantages to Carlos of using batch production.
e) Do you think Carlos should change his production methods to flow
production in the bakery? Justify your answer.

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