Compared with a Service Operation, a Manufacturing Operation's Capacity Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Compared with a service operation, a manufacturing operation's capacity is which of the following?

• A)More dependent on time and location
• B)Subject to more volatile demand fluctuations
• C)Utilization more directly impacts quality
• D)Demand can be smoothed by inventory policies
• E)More capable of reacting to demand fluctuations

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