Task 1. Complete each sentence 1 – 15 with two words to make an expression connected with production and operations. The first word should come from the left-hand box, and the second word should

Task 1. Complete each sentence 1 – 15 with two words to make an expression connected with production and operations. The first word should come from the left-hand box, and the second word should come from the right-hand box. Each sentence is followed by a definition of the expression you need. Use each word once only.

1. Unless our supplier reduces its _______ __________, we will have to radically change the way we

operate. (the length of time that lapses between placing an order for something and receiving it)

2. The recession has led to a drop in overall _________ _____________, which means that we will have to

reduce output on some of our less popular lines. (the quantity of goods or services which can be bought

by a group of people, a sector, an organisation, etc)

3. We are currently operating at _________ ___________, which means that we can afford to keep

prices lower for our clients. (the most efficient level of production or output, with the result that production

costs are kept to a minimum)

4. She works on an _________ ____________ in a factory that makes electronic goods. (a production system

where a product moves slowly through a factory as new parts are added to it)

5. We do not allow visitors to come onto the factory floor, but you can view our range of __________ _____________

in the showroom. (complete products that are ready to sell)

6. The company had to put out a ____________ ________________to its customers when several potentially

dangerous faults were discovered. (the removal from sale of an item that might be dangerous to the

people who have bought it)

7. We will be unable to compete successfully in the domestic market unless we reduce our costs by

taking advantage of ______________ _______________. (the manufacture of goods in another country for import to the

domestic market)

8. Our company builds____________ ___________ into most of its electronic products, so that our customers

are forced or obliged to update them more often. (designing products so that they have a limited lifespan

and so need to be replaced more often)

9. We make packaging for frozen food, and are an important part of the ____________ ______________for the

industry. (the manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, etc, who make, deliver and sell products to

customers)

10. None of our products are allowed to leave the factory unless there are ______________ _____________ present.

(having no faults)

11. Without effective ___________ _____________, we will not be able to produce enough goods to keep up

with demand. (assigning people and machines to projects in a way that optimises production and results)

12. The manufacture of most items relies on a reliable source of ___________ ____________such as wood,

iron ore or crude petroleum. (basic items which have to be treated in some way before they can be used)

13. If ___________ ____________can be kept to a minimum, we can keep market prices at a minimum. (the

money needed to make a product)

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