Automation May Also Provide Better Service to the Customer Through

question 45

Short Answer

Automation may also provide better service to the customer through increased __________ and __________ in operations and ____________________ of quality in production.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead Applied

The allocation of manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a predetermined rate or activity base.

Direct Materials Used

The cost of raw materials that are consumed in the manufacturing process of a product during a specific period.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The sum of all costs directly involved in the production of goods, including raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Overhead Application Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or cost objects based on a predetermined formula.