Which of the following is an appropriate point for the use of a control chart?
A)after a product has been manufactured but prior to delivery to customer
B)before costly or irreversible operations are performed
C)once customer complaints exceed a predetermined threshold level
D)when liability costs from products exceed a certain level

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Control charts are used to monitor a process over time and detect any unusual variation or patterns in the data. Therefore, it is best to use them before costly or irreversible operations are performed to ensure that the process is stable and under control. Option A is not suitable as it is too late to make any corrections. Options C and D are related to reacting to problems and not preventing them, which is the main objective of using control charts.

Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Point for the Use