AQA A Level Unit 4 - Decision Making to Improve Operational Performance

A 5 part resource that includes detailed teacher PowerPoint resources covering Unit 4 of the A Level Business course.
 
PowerPoints include:

•Setting operational objectives
•Analysing operational performance
•Increasing efficiency and productivity
•Improving quality
•Managing inventory and supply chains
 
Specific topic areas include:
 
The value of operational objectives
Speed of response and flexibility
Dependability
Added value
Costs and quality
Environmental objectives
Labour productivity 
Unit costs
Capacity and capacity utilisation
Operational data and planning
Efficiency and labour productivity
The benefits and difficulties of lean production 
Optimal resource mix
Utilising capacity
Technology and operations
The importance of quality
The consequences of poor quality
Improving quality
Flexibility and mass customisation
Matching supply and demand
Influences on inventory levels
Inventory control charts
Influences on the choice of suppliers
Managing the supply chain
The value of outsourcing
 
Each presentation contains extensive, detailed notes that are specific to the exam requirements of the AQA. These resources are designed to be engaging and accessible and all contain the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay practice (all with suggested solutions).
 
In addition, each presentation is accompanied with a FREE student revision notes handout to assist with the delivery of the material.