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Chapter 5, Problem 4PA
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Economic design specification
Concept Introduction:
Reliability is the probability of a product which performs under designed and controlled atmosphere in a given period of time. This is checked to know the accuracy of the product.
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Ease of use
Timing
Fit
Convenience
Durability
Location
Affordability
Performance
Reliability
Aesthetics
Question 5
“I had to spend 27 minutes on hold before talking to an agent”.
Question 6
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Question 7
“When I needed a restroom in the amusement park, I had to walk almost a mile."
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“I had this suit tailored for me, but now I realize that the shoulders are too wide."
Perform a "product-by-value" analysis on products A, B, C, D, and E.
A
$0.85
B
$0.55
Total Contribution $117,000 $87,000 $54,000
C
$1.05
Unit Contribution
S
The list of products in descending order of their individual dollar contribution to the firm:
The list of products in descending order of their total dollar contribution to the firm:
Based on the product-by-value" analysis, which products are the 3 lowest in total dollar contribution and, therefore, possible candidates for replacement?
should be investigated for replacement
Products
D
$1.65
$61,000
E
$0.85
$76,000
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