1. review the company's component data 2. Select component for the given features. Keep in mind that you need to cut costs by $3.50 without compromising quality.

Component Research The purchasing team gathered the following component options and accompanying data for the Juxta Beta from the suppliers' proposals. Surveyed customers were also asked whether they would return their suitcases if a given feature was defective. The following data were gathered from the responses to this question and only apply to the components currently used in the Juxta Beta Suitcase. Because the Juxta Beta has a one-year warranty, many customers would elect to take advantage of that before returning their luggage altogether. The following data were gathered from surveys sent to Juxta Beta customers and from research on the component options for the Juxta Beta. Customer Survey Responses Surveyed customers were asked to rate the importance of each of the following features on a scale from 1-5, with 1 being very unimportant and 5 being very important. The percentages represent the number of respondents who provided the given rating for each feature. Juxta Beta Suitcase Current Production Cost: $68.75 New Production Cost: $68.75 Cost Savings: Savings not met Built-in Battery (0/1) Shoe Bag (0/1)