You Are Given the Following Data for Taillight Assemblies

question 23

Multiple Choice

You are given the following data for taillight assemblies: Management has decided to carry out a Pareto analysis focusing on problem areas.Which of the following conclusions does the Pareto analysis support?

• A)Management should focus attention on either the early morning or late afternoon time periods.
• B)Management should focus attention on "inability to meet heat specs" and "scratched lens."
• C)The Pareto analysis should not be used since it is inappropriate in this situation.
• D)We are receiving faulty lenses from our suppliers.

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