Question: For the costs below, identify the type for each ( prevention ( P ) , appraisal ( A ) , internal failure ( IF )

For the costs below, identify the type for each
(
prevention
(
P
)
,
appraisal
(
A
)
,
internal failure
(
IF
)
and external failure
(
EF
)
)
Which costs would you focus on first? Why?
Quality Cost Item
Re-training as a result of customer complaint
Implementing a
5-S system
Design review meetings
Regular product inspection
re-testing after making corrections internally
Rework
Free online webinars for new technology
Statistical Analysis and Preventive Action
Preventive maintenance on air compressor
Calibrating all scales
Adding mistake proof tools before release
Supplier development trips
Trips to customer's site to troubleshoot an issue
Employee overtime after machine downtime
5-S Audit
Training on new statistical software
Additional calipers to be used in inspections
Cost of equipment replacement part
Quality planning
Preparing work instructions for a new product line
Subcontracted Repair maintenance
Maintaining Process Control charts
Damaged product during packaging
Customer downtime

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