Prior to the Implementation of Total Quality Management, Defective Items

question 21

Multiple Choice

Prior to the implementation of total quality management, defective items were ________.

• A)sold as perfect products
• B)incorporated into a new product
• C)scrapped or reworked
• D)stored indefinitely

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Definitions:

Specific Length

A term that might refer to the fixed duration or measure of something, but without more context, its application is too broad to define precisely here.

JIT Systems

Just-In-Time systems refer to an inventory management strategy aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.

Similar Manufacturers

Companies within the same industry that produce similar products or services, often considered when analyzing market competition or industry standards.

Carrying Costs

The expenses associated with holding inventory, including storage, insurance, taxes, and opportunity costs.