Question

ErgoWorld Inc. manufactures office furniture. The company is considering adopting a modular production system. A modular system would offer greater value to ErgoWorld if: Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer: D. customers have heterogeneous demands which are expected to be met in a cost-effective way.

Explanation:

The options are:

A. most customers are likely to agree on a single product configuration.

B. customers prefer to upgrade their products by replacing their entire system.

C. customers are willing to pay a premium price for extreme customization and personalization.

D. customers have heterogeneous demands which are expected to be met in a cost-effective way.

Modular production system refers to a production system whereby the workers set their own standards and then work together for production purpose.

Based on the scenario given, a modular system would offer greater value to ErgoWorld when the customers have heterogeneous demands that are expected to be met in a cost-effective way.