Layout Choices Must Be Closely Tied to Flow Strategy

question 26

Multiple Choice

Layout choices must be closely tied to flow strategy. Which one of the following firms is most likely to select a process layout?

• A) an airplane company that assembles airplanes
• B) a machine tool manufacturer who produces customized machine tools
• C) a construction company that builds dams and bridges
• D) an automated car wash

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