Benchmarking Is Another Name for QFD (Quality Function Deployment)

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Benchmarking is another name for QFD (quality function deployment).

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or job orders, based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly attributable to a specific product, including indirect labor, maintenance, and utilities.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the total time machines are in operation during a given period, often used in cost accounting to allocate expenses based on machine usage.

Production Departments

Departments within a manufacturing company responsible for different stages of production processes.