The Benefit of a Flexible Manufacturing System Is That

question 87

Multiple Choice

The benefit of a flexible manufacturing system is that:

• A) the lot size needed to manufacture a firm's product efficiently is reduced.
• B) the necessary skill levels of workers are reduced, allowing the firm to reduce costs.
• C) it lends itself to empowerment of employees.
• D) it captures the cost savings of economies of scale.

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Definitions:

Italian Masters

Refers to the renowned artists of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods, known for advancing techniques in painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Rubens

Refers to Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish artist of the Baroque period known for his vivid, dynamic compositions, and voluptuous figures in historical, religious, and mythological paintings.

Clara Peeters

A pioneering female Flemish painter of the early 17th century, known for her detailed still-life works, especially those illustrating food and flowers.

Breakfast Pieces

Still-life paintings or artworks depicting morning meals, popular in European art, particularly in the Dutch Golden Age.