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Table 7.18 Final Evaluation Results for Paired Comparison

Key Letter Idea Value
A Eliminate paint 1

B Reduce the length of lead 8
C Remove eraser 0
D Stain wood in lieu of paint 3

E Make body out of paper 7

convincingly. At this stage, we need to determine costs more accurately and
discuss proposed solutions with relevant people. We need to get the latest
material, labor, process, and cost data. We shall develop a cooperative
atmosphere with everyone able to contribute to a successful problem
solution, refine the cost of each solution, and determine the best and
alternate recommendations for the performance of basic functions.

Table 7.19 Idea Screening Result

What Else Will Do the Job?
First Second Final
Function: Enhance Appearance Screening Screening Screening

1. Use laminate instead of paint √
2. Use stainless-steel parts √

3. Use plastic material √
4. Use curves instead of sharp edges √ √
5. Delete complicated features √

6. Paint parts individually before √ √ √
assembly
7. Use chrome plating

8. Use multicolor paint
9. Use gold material