A DVD manufacturing company is considering involving the suppliers of the electronic components used in its DVD players/recorders in the concept development and design of a new version of its products.Research has shown that including suppliers will result in:
A) bringing products to the market more slowly because getting their input takes time.
B) an increased cost because they must be paid for their contributions.
C) a higher quality of product as their ideas can be incorporated into the design.
D) short-term supplier relations.

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Including suppliers in the concept development and design of a new version of the product will lead to a higher quality of the product as suppliers can share their ideas and expertise, thus improving the final product. Although it may take some time and money to involve suppliers, the long-term benefits of improved quality and stronger supplier relations make it a worthwhile investment. Option A and D are incorrect because involving suppliers may actually speed up the product development process and lead to longer-term supplier relationships. Option B is partially correct but does not consider the potential long-term benefits of including suppliers in the product development process.

A DVD Manufacturing Company Is Considering Involving the Suppliers of the Electronic