Q25
Single choice
A manufacturer develops a new product that will be more efficient and easier to use than previous versions. Prototypes are created, evaluated, and approved, and the company begins large scale production.
Three months into production, costs rise beyond expectations, due to one of the raw materials not providing the economies of scale predicted by the design team. This results in a net loss at the recommended price point.
Which of the following actions should the design team have taken to prevent this situation?