Clason, Inc. manufactures door panels. Suppose clason is considering sending the following amounts on a new total quality management (TQM) PROGRAM. (Information) Strength-testing one item from each batch of panels  $ 68,000 Training employees in TQM                                             27,000 Training suppliers in TQM                                                39,000 Identifying suppliers who commit to on-time deliver of perfect-quality materials                                                                          58,000    Clason expects the new program would save costs through the following: (Information) Avoid lost profits from lost sales due to disappointed customers                                                                       $86,000 Avoid rework and spoilage                                            63,000 Avoid inspection of raw materials                                 57,000 Avoid warranty costs                                                      15,000 (Requirements) 1. Classigy each cost as a prevention cost, an appraisal cost, an internal faliure cost, or an external failure cost. 2. Should Clason implement the new quality program? Give your reason.

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 Clason, Inc. manufactures door panels. Suppose clason is considering sending the following amounts on a new total quality management (TQM) PROGRAM.

(Information)

Strength-testing one item from each batch of panels  $ 68,000

Training employees in TQM                                             27,000

Training suppliers in TQM                                                39,000

Identifying suppliers who commit to on-time deliver of perfect-quality materials                                                                          58,000

 

 Clason expects the new program would save costs through the following:

(Information)

Avoid lost profits from lost sales due to disappointed customers                                                                       $86,000

Avoid rework and spoilage                                            63,000

Avoid inspection of raw materials                                 57,000

Avoid warranty costs                                                      15,000

(Requirements)

1. Classigy each cost as a prevention cost, an appraisal cost, an internal faliure cost, or an external failure cost.

2. Should Clason implement the new quality program? Give your reason.

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