The Most Common Tactic Followed in Process-Layout Planning Is to Arrange

question 131

Multiple Choice

The most common tactic followed in process-layout planning is to arrange departments or work centers so they

• A) minimize the cost of skilled labor
• B) maximize the machine utilization
• C) allocate the available space equally to all the departments
• D) minimize the costs of material handling
• E) none of the above

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