Crustaar-teraeraa CROSSWORD CLUES Across 3. A basic material that actually becomes part of a physical product, usually comes from mines, forests, occans, or recycled solid wastes 8. A product purchased to satisfy personal and family needs 9. A material that is used directly in the production of another product but is not readily identifiable in the finished product 14. An item that possesses one or more unique characteristics for which a significant group of buyers is willing to expend considerable purchasing effort 15. An item that becomes part of a physical product and is either a finished item ready for assembly or a product that needs little processing before assembly Down 1. An item for which buyers are willing to expend considerable effort on planning and making the purchase 2. A group of similar products that differ only in relatively minor characteristics 4. Everything one receives in an exchange, including all tangible and intangible attributes and expected benefits; it may be a good service, or idea 5. An intangible product that an organization uses in its operations 6. A relatively inexpensive, frequently purchased item for which buyers want to exert only minimal effort 7. Standardized equipment used in a firm's production or office activities 10. A product bought for resale, for making other products, or for use in a firm's operations 11. Large tools and machines used for production purposes 12. All the products a firm offers for sale 13. An item that facilitates production and operations but does not become part of the finished product