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.

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

A$.$ Product design needs to be revised.

B$.$ Optimum capacity may be achieved.

C$.$ Product changes decrease.

D$.$ Inventory needs to be revised.

E$.$ Purchasing needs to be revised.

F$.$ Cost cutting is instituted.

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

A$.$ Manufacturing process stabilizes

B$.$ Maintenance procedures need to be revised.

C$.$ New human resources skills.

D$.$ Longer production runs are used.

E$.$ Cost cutting is instituted