Which of the following might be the consequences of under-specification? Select TWO that apply:
CP Group places emphasis on the following business objectives:
Responsive production processes to react quickly to market changes
Collaboration and technological integration
New products launched and on sale very quicklyWhich of the below business markets does CP Group belong to?
A garment manufacturer supplies global retailers with t-shirts, shirts, and linen trousers. Because of currency fluctuations, the manufacturer is aware that they must control their direct costs in order to ensure profits. Which of the following is a direct cost for the garment manufacturer?
Product development consists of various stages, including planning and analysis, design develop-ment, pre-production, production and maintenance. At which stages the opportunities for cost re-duction will be the greatest?
1. Planning stage
2. Pre-design stage
3. Detail design stage
4. Production stage
5. Logistics support stage
A company is building a new two-storey office block and will need to purchase new desks and chairs. There will not be much space available. What should be included in the specification for these desks and chairs?
Aircraft Category Manager, Harpal Patel, is purchasing several aircraft engines. He is seeking to determine which category of specification will be most appropriate. He decides on using a conformance-based specification. A conformance-based specification is most appropriate in which one of the following instances?
Raw materials used in the production of a saleable product are classed as ...