Identify how changes within an organization affect the OM strategy for a company. For$$ instance, discuss what impact the following internal factors might have on OM$$ strategy:

$$a$)$ Maturing of a product.

$$b$)$ Technology innovation in the manufacturing process.

$$c$)$ Changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology.

Part $2$

$$a$)$ Select all of the correct impacts the maturing of a product might have on OM strategy below. $($Check all that$$ apply.$)$

A$.$New human resources skills.

New human resources skills.

B$.$Cost cutting is instituted.

Cost cutting is instituted.

Your answer is correct.C$.$Optimum capacity may be achieved.

Optimum capacity may be achieved.

Your answer is correct.D$.$Quality standards need to be revised.

Quality standards need to be revised.

E$.$Product changes decrease.

Product changes decrease.

Your answer is correct.F$.$Purchasing needs to be revised.

Purchasing needs to be revised.

Part $3$

$$b$)$ Select all of the correct impacts technology innovation in the manufacturing process might have on OM strategy below. $($Check all that$$ apply.$)$

A$.$Cost cutting is instituted.

Cost cutting is instituted.

B$.$Longer production runs are used.

Longer production runs are used.

C$.$Product design needs to be revised.

Product design needs to be revised.

D$.$Maintenance procedures need to be revised.

Maintenance procedures need to be revised.

E$.$Design compromises are instituted.

Design compromises are instituted.

F$.$Purchasing needs to be revised.

Purchasing needs to be revised.