The Main Issue in the Design of Process Layouts for Service

question 58

Multiple Choice

The main issue in the design of process layouts for service operations concerns the relative positioning of

• A)workstations.
• B)processing components.
• C)departments.
• D)entrances, loading docks, etc.
• E)manufacturing cells.

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