With Reference to the Classic Linear Approach to New Product

question 50

Multiple Choice

With reference to the classic linear approach to new product development,the ________ phase of the new product development process includes a step to screen the concepts developed in the first stage.

• A)opportunity identification
• B)initial design and concept screening
• C)business analysis
• D)life cycle management

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Definitions:

Push/Pull View

The Push/Pull View of supply chains differentiates between processes that are driven by forecasted demand (push) and processes that are activated by customer demand (pull).

Processes

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end in a business or operational context.

Supply Chain

An ensemble of organization units, individuals, maneuvers, knowledge base, and resources orchestrated for the direct flow of a product or service from the supplier to the market consumer.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle up to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.