Bus Upper Inter reading 7 3

a) Jobs have been created in non-manufacturing roles. b) To keep an eye on production and quality levels. c) Because outsourcing has been successful. Not only has it helped the company to remain competitive but it has been able to create further jobs in the UK in different domains. d) Long runs, i.e. where large numbers of the same thing are being produced where it doesn’t matter if the supply chain is long; for example all the way from China or Thailand. e) They felt angry and Dyson was criticized for exporting jobs. f) They should have contacts across a wide range of sectors so that they can deal with every aspect of the company’s needs. g) When time is important and they need to provide a quick response. h) They should check that they have ISO9001 certification.

Read the text on page 39 e match the answers to the questions. Drag the green boxes to the correct places. 1) Why does the writer use Dyson as an example? _____ 2) How did many people feel when Dyson outsourced production? _____ 3) What other jobs have been created in the place of manufacturing jobs? _____ 4) What range of suppliers should a consultant be able to offer? _____ 5) Why should consultants have agents and partners in outsourcing countries? _____ 6) What guarantees of quality should outsourcers look for? _____ 7) What kind of manufacturing benefits from outsourcing? _____ 8) When shouldn’t Western European countries outsource beyond the EU? _____

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1 c - 2 e - 3 a - 4 f - 5 b - 6 h - 7 d - 8 g