Image source, BBCSteph McGovern introduces a collection of clips from the BBC archive which are all about business. 'Just in time' logistics, 'kaizen' ideas, and market research are all explored with the help of real life case studies.
These short films are suitable for teaching business at GCSE and National 5.
Image source, BBCThe challenge of running a theme park. video
Declan Curry investigates business strategies used by Pleasure Island, a family owned theme park in Cleethorpes.
Robots and automation in car manufacture. video
James May finds out how dancing robots are used to make Minis.
Logistics, stock control and car manufacturing. video
James May visits Mini in Oxford to investigate 'just-in-time' logistics.
Market research and new car design. video
Exploring how Nissan uses market research to make design decisions.
Kaizen - new ideas to improve productivity. video
How workers at Toyota come up with new ‘kaizen’ ideas every month.
The rise and fall of Sunny Delight. video
Evan Davies explores why Sunny Delight took the market by storm but soon faded away.
Lean car production. video
James May visits Nissan to investigate modern methods of production.
How to market a new cereal. video
How Kellogg’s use marketing to launch a new product.
The challenge of launching a new café video
Theo Paphitis advises a struggling café on how to adapt and survive.
