One Disadvantage of Process-Oriented Layouts Arises from

question 9

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage of process-oriented layouts arises from

• A) the use of special purpose equipment
• B) machine maintenance, which tends to seriously degrade the capacity of the entire system
• C) the use of specialized material handling equipment
• D) the need for stable demand
• E) the use of the general purpose machines and equipment

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