Customers Who Have a Practical Interest in Using a New

question 79

Multiple Choice

Customers who have a practical interest in using a new technology in the future and who are willing to experiment and envision new uses for the technology are called:

• A) early adopters.
• B) the early majority.
• C) innovators.
• D) laggards.
• E) the late majority.

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Definitions:

Lean Production

A manufacturing methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.

Work Centers

Specific locations within a manufacturing operation where specific tasks or groups of tasks are carried out.

Conversion Cost

The total cost of direct labor and manufacturing overhead to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a specific product and constitute a significant portion of the production costs.