Finesse is a specialty molder of plastic jar covers for the cosmetics industry.Because the products sold are expensive cosmetics,the large cosmetic companies who purchase the jar covers are highly sensitive to the appearance of the product.Any cuts,nicks,abrasions,or pieces of dirt embedded will result in rejection of the units.The company spends a significant amount of time in the quality control area.The following list of sub-activities has been developed for quality control:
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Number } & \text { Activity Description } \
\hline 3.1 & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Move units from production area to inspection } \
\text { area }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.2 & \text { Quality Control inspector reviews lots } \
\hline 3.3 & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Quality Control inspector determines lots to be } \
\text { inspected }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.4 & \text { Each unit is physically inspected } \
\hline 3.5 & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Defective units are returned to production area } \
\text { for rework }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.6 & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Good units are sent to shipping for packaging } \
\text { and shipment to final customer }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.7 & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Record of units inspected is recorded in } \
\text { production office }
\end{array} \
\hline
\end{array}$$
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Question

Finesse is a specialty molder of plastic jar covers for the cosmetics industry.Because the products sold are expensive cosmetics,the large cosmetic companies who purchase the jar covers are highly sensitive to the appearance of the product.Any cuts,nicks,abrasions,or pieces of dirt embedded will result in rejection of the units.The company spends a significant amount of time in the quality control area.The following list of sub-activities has been developed for quality control: 
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Number } & \text { Activity Description } \
\hline 3.1 & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Move units from production area to inspection } \
\text { area }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.2 & \text { Quality Control inspector reviews lots } \
\hline 3.3 & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Quality Control inspector determines lots to be } \
\text { inspected }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.4 & \text { Each unit is physically inspected } \
\hline 3.5 & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Defective units are returned to production area } \
\text { for rework }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.6 & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Good units are sent to shipping for packaging } \
\text { and shipment to final customer }
\end{array} \
\hline 3.7 & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Record of units inspected is recorded in } \
\text { production office }
\end{array} \
\hline
\end{array}$$
In an activity listing with value-added scores:

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Activity 3.6 involves a detailed inspection of the finished jar covers, which is crucial for ensuring that the products meet the high standards required by the customer. This activity adds the most value to the production process because it directly contributes to the quality of the final product. Activities 3.4 and 3.5 also contribute to quality control, but to a lesser extent. Activity 3.1 involves setting up the inspection area and equipment, which is necessary but not as directly related to the final product quality as the inspection activities themselves. Therefore, activity 3.4 would not receive a higher ranking than activity 3.1.

Finesse Is a Specialty Molder of Plastic Jar Covers for the Cosmetics