The Factor That Differentiates Flexible Factories from Traditional Factories Is

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Multiple Choice

The factor that differentiates flexible factories from traditional factories is that flexible factories

• A)have relatively longer production runs.
• B)tend to focus on multiple products at a time.
• C)move large orders of standard products through assembly lines.
• D)organize work flow around products.
• E)avoid decentralized scheduling.

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