When Inventory Turnover Has Been Slowing for Several Quarters in a Row

question 14

Multiple Choice

When inventory turnover has been slowing for several quarters in a row:

• A) sales are rising faster than inventory
• B) customer demand might be increasing
• C) the firm may want to decrease its promotion efforts
• D) the firm may want to reduce production

Understand the importance of customer and supplier involvement in the new-product development process.

Recognize various sources for new-product ideas including unconventional ones.

Describe the stages of the new-product development process and their significance.

Identify and differentiate between the sources of new-product ideas.

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