A Disadvantage of the ______ Layout Is That When Equipment

question 96

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the ______ layout is that when equipment is grouped together, increased handling is needed to move the product from one station to another when more than one task is performed.

• A) service
• B) fixed
• C) product
• D) process

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Definitions:

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