McDonald's "Made for You" Kitchen System Represents a Strategic Layout

question 119

True/False

McDonald's "Made for You" kitchen system represents a strategic layout decision even though an obvious benefit of the system is a dramatic reduction in the inventory of food prepared in advance.

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