Xanadu Inc.has a project team interested in reducing the projected production cost of a new product.The team would find which one of the following tools most useful?
A)QFD
B)FMEA
C)DFM
D)CAD/CAE

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DFM (Design for Manufacturing) is a tool that helps to reduce the cost of production by considering the manufacturing process and its associated costs during the design stage. This tool can help the project team to make design decisions that are both cost-effective and functional. QFD (Quality Function Deployment) and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) are tools that are more focused on quality assurance and risk management, respectively. CAD/CAE (Computer-Aided Design/Engineering) is a tool for creating and analyzing product designs but does not directly address production cost reduction. Therefore, DFM is the most suitable tool for the project team to achieve their goal.