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

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.

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

B.

Inventory needs to be revised.Inventory needs to be revised.

C.

Manufacturing process stabilizes.Manufacturing process stabilizes.

D.

Optimum capacity may be achieved.Optimum capacity may be achieved.

E.

New human resources skills.New human resources skills.

F.

Product changes decrease.