Question $21(1$ point$)$

A firm has introduced a new product into the marketplace. Customers have reacted positively to the performance of the product and sales orders are arriving faster that anticipated. Which actions should the Operations group undertake FIRST to ensure success of this new product?

Purchase additional production machinery to meet demand

Acquire production facilities to expand production

Employ short term capacity maximizations strategies to meet order demand

Seek out low cost raw materials suppliers to reduce product costs