Rich Novelty Company identified the following activities in its
production and support operations. Classify each of these
activities as either value-added or non–value-added.
Activities |
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(a) | Machine setup. | |||
(b) | Design engineering. | |||
(c) | Storing inventory. | |||
(d) | Moving work in process. | |||
(e) | Inspecting and testing. | |||
(f) | Painting and packing. |
Value adding activities are those activities which add the benefit of goods/service to the customer. Hence, in the given table in the question, we classify the inputs as following:
(a) | Machine setup. | Non-value adding | |
(b) | Design engineering. | Value adding |
Assuming the design is of the product and not relating to the machine used to produce. |
(c) | Storing inventory. | Non-value adding | |
(d) | Moving work in process. | Non-value adding | |
(e) | Inspecting and testing. | Non-Value adding | |
(f) | Painting and packing. | Value-adding |
Since print and package are forms of promotion, it adds value in the minds of consumers and also helps in differentiating the product from its competitor's |
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