The change in cell-phone model life cycles from 2 years to under 6 months is the result of

A) time-based competition.
B) design for manufacturability.
C) life cycle assessment.
D) value analysis.
E) environmental concern.

Model Life Cycles

The series of stages that a model, such as a product, service, or project model, goes through from its initiation and development to its decline and eventual discontinuation.

Time-Based Competition

Competition based on time, rapidly developing products and moving them to market.

Design for Manufacturability

An engineering practice that focuses on designing products in such a way that they are easy, cost-effective, and efficient to manufacture.