Identify the Appropriate Cost-Of-Quality (COQ) Category for Each of the Following

question 100

Essay

Identify the appropriate cost-of-quality (COQ) category for each of the following items:
1. Engineering time spent to simplify production processes.
2. Engineering time spent on engineering change orders to reduce the number of component used in a current product.
3. Scrap resulting from substandard materials undetected by the receiving personnel.
4. Rework to correct inconsistency caused by machine variability.
5. Preventive maintenance on machinery.
6. Product inspections.
7. Air freight to replace a defective part discovered by a customer.
8. Long-distance call to a customer who has experienced a quality failure.

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Definitions:

Front-Wheel Drive

A vehicle configuration where the engine's power is transmitted to the front wheels, providing propulsion.

RWD Configuration

A vehicle drivetrain layout where the rear wheels receive power from the engine, offering benefits in handling and traction under certain conditions.

Input Shaft

The shaft that transmits power from the source (such as an engine or motor) into a gearbox or mechanism.

Splined

Describing a type of connection or shaft that uses ridges or teeth to transfer torque between components, ensuring alignment and resistance to slippage.