Highly Automated Batch Processes That Can Reduce the Cost of Making

question 42

Multiple Choice

Highly automated batch processes that can reduce the cost of making similar groups of products are:

• A)functional layouts.
• B)flexible manufacturing systems.
• C)make-to-stock.
• D)adjacent processes.

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