The New England Soap Company is considering adding some processing equipment to the plant to aid in the removal of impurities from some raw materials. By adding the processing equipment, the firm will be able to increase the purity of the final product. What is the purpose of adding the processing equipment?
1) To improve the efficiency of the production process
2) To reduce the cost of raw materials
3) To increase the shelf life of the final product
4) To enhance the quality of the final product