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.

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

A$.$ Product design needs to be revised.

B$.$ New human resources skills.

C$.$ The OM function focuses on more standardization.

D$.$ Optimum capacity may be achieved.

Product changes decrease.

F$.$ Layout needs to be revised.

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

A$.$ Maintenance procedures need to be revised.

B$.$ Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes.

C$.$ The manufacturing process stabilizes.

D$.$ Cost cutting is instituted.

E$.$ Purchasing needs to be revised.

F$.$ Optimum capacity may be achieved.

Select all of the correct impacts the changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology might have on OM strategy below. $($Check all that apply.$)$

A$.$ The manufacturing process stabilizes.

B$.$ Inventory needs to be revised.

C$.$ Quality standards need to be revised.

D$.$ Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes.

E$.$ Design compromises are instituted.

F$.$ The OM function focuses on more standardization.