Question

For a furniture manufacturer, which of the following activities could not be eliminated without changing the customer’s perception of the product’s desirability?

a Inspection of incoming shipments of wood and fabrics.

b Movement of work-in-process from one work station to another.

c Set-up of machinery to produce different pieces of furniture.

d Reducing the product’s distribution network.

Answer 1

set up of machinery to produce different pieces of furniture could not be eliminated unless you know customer specifications for the product as it will decide the shape and size and other stuff as well for the product