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. $($Check all that apply.$)$

A$.$ New human resources skills.

$\text{'}$B$.$ Design compromises are instituted.

Longer production runs are used.

D$.$ Maintenance procedures need to be revised.

E$.$ Quality standards need to be revised.

F$.$ Manufacturing process stabilizes.

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

A$.$ Product design needs to be revised.

B$.$ Longer production runs are used. Inventory needs to be revised.

D$.$ Product changes decrease.

E$.$ Quality standards need to be revised.

F$.$ Labor skills decrease.

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

A$.$ Design compromises are instituted.

B$.$ Purchasing needs to be revised.

C$.$ Cost cutting is instituted.

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

E$.$ Optimum capacity may be achieved.

F$.$ Inventory needs to be revised.