Mackenzie Is the New Operations Manager of an Auto Specialty

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mackenzie is the new operations manager of an auto specialty company. Mackenzie reflects on how production is different at this company vs where he last worked. In his previous company,the production schedule was steady and predictable as large quantities of a few products were produced. At this new company,each client has a different requirement and work doesn't begin until the client's needs are defined. What type of operation does Mackenzie now manage?

• A)assemble-to-order  
• B)make-to-order  
• C)make-to-stock  
• D)assemble-to-stock

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