1. Identify which variables they’ve provided are input, output, or outcome variables. Explain how you determined your answers.

2. Identify which levels of measurement have been used when collecting the data, and which variable corresponds to which level of measurement. Explain how you determined your answers.

3. Conduct a Pareto Analysis with the number of defects. What conclusion(s) can you draw from this analysis?

4. Are there any other visual indicators that would be useful in identifying possible improvement opportunities for the company?   If yes, please include a complete version of that visual indicator.

5. Determine the product unit cost. Be sure to clearly show all of the individual costs included in the determination of the product unit cost.  Assumptions listed above.

   1. Direct material costs = $12,000/month

   2. Rent = $8,000/month

   3. Utilities = $2,000/month

Compile your answers into a concise memorandum and include any additional details and all of your work as attachments.  Your memo should highlight the key findings from your report which the plant manager of your internship would be interested in hearing about.  The memo should be appropriately formatted and appropriately address the problem(s) and solution(s).

DETAILED ASSIGNMENT

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