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Company T is engaged in the manufacturing of toys and board games.
The firm is known for its innovations and quality products. The company sales had declined during the past six months. Person ME, who is the
The vice president of sales has been concerned with the customer complaints. Person KM, the assistant of the vice president, suggested making a trade-off for the defective products by getting back the defective items from the customer and providing a new one, which would please the dissatisfied customer. The defective items can be repaired and could be sold at adiscounted price.
Person SB, the production assistant, suggested to increase the level of inspection. With 100% level of inspection the number of defectives could be reduced.
To determine: The recommendations to the company as a consultant.
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