for direct material dollars divided by incoming-material appraisal costs productivity has become static at $200 of direct material for every dollar of incoming appraisal costs. This level is considerably below the $240 goal set in total quality program for productivity improvement by year's end goal is to be achieved, decisions must be made responsible individuals ensure that action is taken. It may be a decision to make study to determine what percentage of total incoming appraisal time is nonproductively spent handling materials, obtaining blueprints and measuring devices