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Comment on the Need for Flexibility in Both the Workforce

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Comment on the need for flexibility in both the workforce and capital equipment. What process types and production situations require greater flexibility?


Definitions:

Large Batches

A method in manufacturing and processing where products are produced or processed in large quantities at once, aiming to achieve economies of scale.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Scheduling Optimization Systems

Software or methodologies designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of scheduling resources and activities in various operations.

Customer Traffic

The flow of customers or clients to and from a place of business, often analyzed for retail and online performance metrics.

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