1. Identify how changes within an organization affect the OM strategy for a company. For? instance, discuss what impact the following internal factors might have on OM?strategy:
?a) Maturing of a product.
?b) Technology innovation in the manufacturing process.
?c) Changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology.
?b) Select all of the correct impacts technology innovation in the manufacturing process might have on OM strategy below. ?(Check all that? apply.)
A. Manufacturing process stabilizes. Manufacturing process stabilizes.
B. Labor skills decrease. Labor skills decrease.
C. Product design needs to be revised. Product design needs to be revised.
D. Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes. Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes.
E. Longer production runs are used. Longer production runs are used.
F. Maintenance procedures need to be revised.Maintenance procedures need to be revised.