An Automated Factory Is More Efficient Than a Traditional Factory

question 32

Multiple Choice

An automated factory is more efficient than a traditional factory for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A)it reduces complication.
• B)it reduces the amount of time materials and machines sit idle.
• C)it reduces raw materials.
• D)it reduces labor.

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