Clason, Inc. manufactures door panels. Suppose Clason is considering spending the following amounts on a new total

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Clason, Inc. manufactures door panels. Suppose Clason is considering spending the following amounts on a new total quality management (TQM) program: 

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 delivery of perfect-quality materials

Clason expects the new program would save costs through the following: .................58,000

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. Classify each cost as a prevention cost, an appraisal cost, an internal failure cost, or an external failure cost. 

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

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Horngrens Financial And Managerial Accounting

ISBN: 9780134486833

6th Edition

Authors: Tracie Miller Nobles, Brenda Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura

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