Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Flexible Factories

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of flexible factories?

• A)Scheduling decisions are made by top management
• B)Using decentralized scheduling
• C)Focusing on a variety of products simultaneously
• D)Moving large orders of standard products through assembly lines
• E)Using centralized scheduling

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Definitions:

Child Labor

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