"Danny, in our budget for next year, I want to include two new CNC machining stations. Technology is passing us by, and we need to catch up," said Peter Morgan, plant manager, to his production supervisor. "I want you to start studying what is available for us to purchase. Go to a tradeshow if possible. Read some technical journals. Visit some suppliers. I'll need some descriptive and budgetary information from you in two months." Danny will be engaging in
A) reverse engineering.
B) a SWOT analysis.
C) gap analysis.
D) a technology audit.
E) environmental scanning.

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Danny will be engaging in environmental scanning, which involves gathering information from the external environment, such as through trade shows, technical journals, and supplier visits, to make informed decisions. This is consistent with looking for new technologies to adopt, as described in the scenario.

"Danny, in Our Budget for Next Year, I Want to Include