The Most Common Tactic Followed in Process-Layout Planning Is to Arrange

question 318

Multiple Choice

The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they:

• A) minimize the cost of skilled labor.
• B) maximize the machine utilization.
• C) are equally allocated within the available space.
• D) minimize the costs of material handling.
• E) produce a perfectly balanced assembly line.

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