Clason, Inc. manufactures door panels. Suppose Clason is considering spending the following amounts on a new total
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Clason, Inc. manufactures door panels. Suppose Clason is considering spending the following amounts on a new total quality management (TQM) program:
Strength-testing one item from each batch of panels.................................................. $ 68,000
Training employees in TQM ................................................................................................27,000
Training suppliers in TQM ....................................................................................................39,000
Identifying suppliers who commit to on-time delivery of perfect-quality materials
Clason expects the new program would save costs through the following: .................58,000
Avoid lost profits from lost sales due to disappointed customers ..............................$ 86,000
Avoid rework and spoilage.....................................................................................................63,000
Avoid inspection of raw materials ........................................................................................57,000
Avoid warranty costs ..............................................................................................................15,000
Requirements
1. Classify each cost as a prevention cost, an appraisal cost, an internal failure cost, or an external failure cost.
2. Should Clason implement the new quality program? Give your reason.
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