Special-Purpose Equipment Is Generally Difficult for Small Manufacturers to Use

question 78

Multiple Choice

Special-purpose equipment is generally difficult for small manufacturers to use unless

• A) the plant has mostly short production runs.
• B) the plant produces a standardized product in a large enough volume.
• C) the plant is set up in a process layout.
• D) the plant can be used for multiple purposes.

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