Question

The ________ stage of the product development process often requires the design of after-sales processes such as maintenance, warranties, and repair processes that occur after the customer owns the product.

A) final product definitionB) product design and evaluationC) manufacturing system designD) technology selection for product developmentE) product marketing and supply chain preparation

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Technology selection for product development

Explanation:

Product development refers to addition of new attributes and and additional benefits to a product so as to provide more value to the customers.

Product development may involve modifying an existing product or formulating an entirely new product.

Technology selection would refer to choosing the technology whether existing or advanced technology. While an advanced technology would improve a product substantially, it is also risky to forego the familiar technology i.e in the form of machines.