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nswers. design for the supply chain - design for logistics - design for X (DFX) standardization c. v modularization a. design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) a. A design process that ensures the outcome is manufacturable, maintainable, cost-effective, and of high quality. b. Reduction of the total numbers of parts and materials used and products, models, or grades produced. c. Permits product development cost reductions by using the same item(s) to build a variety of finished goods. d. A product development approach that involves the manufacturing function in the initial stages of product design to ensure ease of manufacturing and assembly. e. Enhancement of a firm's product design in consideration of the issues that will arise in the supply chain, from raw materials to the final stage of the product's life cycle f. The design of products that considers all aspects of a product's movement and storage pertaining to manufacturing, packaging, shipping, warehousing, merchandising, and repackaging for returns. answers. design for service design for quality product differentiation glocalization - design for remanufacture a. In a supply chain context, [this] is a form of postponement where a product or service is developed for distribution globally but is modified to meet the needs of a local market. The modifications are made to conform with local laws, customs, cultures, and preferences. b. A product design approach that uses quality measures to capture the extent to which the design meets the needs of the target market (customer attributes), as well as its actual performance, aesthetics, and cost. c. A strategy of making a product distinct from the competition on a nonprice basis such as availability, durability, quality, or reliability. d. Products developed in a manner that allows components to be used in other products. This process is associated with green manufacturing. e. Simplification of parts and processes to improve the after-sale service of a product. A synonym for this is: design for maintainability