Flat Pack Furniture

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Give THREE reasons why consumers may prefer to buy flat pack furniture
All of the parts are drilled, ready for assembly; It's easy to put together as it might be assembled by someone without prior knowledge or skills; Gives a sense of satisfaction in having done the job yourself
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Give THREE reasons why manufactures may prefer to build flat pack furniture
CAM can be used to ensure accuracy and to reduce wastage; This saves on storage costs so the end product is cheaper for the manufacturer; Quality assurance ensures that each part is accurate
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What kind of fittings are often used for flat pack furniture?
Knock-down fittings
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Describe TWO valid reasons for having a well-designed assembly instruction booklet
It tells the consumer how to assemble the product, It tells the consumer how to use the product
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Why do assembly and instruction booklets rely on graphics?
Graphics can be used to overcome language barriers
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Card 2

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Give THREE reasons why manufactures may prefer to build flat pack furniture

Back

CAM can be used to ensure accuracy and to reduce wastage; This saves on storage costs so the end product is cheaper for the manufacturer; Quality assurance ensures that each part is accurate

Card 3

Front

What kind of fittings are often used for flat pack furniture?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Describe TWO valid reasons for having a well-designed assembly instruction booklet

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Why do assembly and instruction booklets rely on graphics?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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