Read the Hewlett-Packard Company Case Study (attached). Submit a response to each of the end-of-case discussion questions. Each question must be answered thoroughly, and responses must be supported by the concepts introduced in the reading/study materials (Chapter 9 attached for reference). Each question must be answered thoroughly and responses must be supported by the concepts introduced in the reading/study materials. Provide a brief description of the concepts and the significance of the concepts to practice in general, as well as what problems might be resolved through successful implementation of the concepts. Support your thread by citing at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. Must be written in current APA format and must include a reference list, and each question/answer must be delineated under an APA heading.
Questions to be answered:
1. In what way is a universal power supply a postponement strategy?
2. What are the costs and benefits of a universal power supply (feel free to make assumptions)?
3. How would such costs and benefits be different over the product life cycle?
4. Besides deciding on a universal power supply, what other operational improvements can you suggest to HP Boise?
5. What would be your recommendations about the adoption of a universal power supply?