A Big Advantage of a Process-Oriented Layout Is

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Multiple Choice

A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is:

• A) its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments.
• B) its low cost.
• C) the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy.
• D) the ability to employ low-skilled labor.
• E) its high equipment utilization.

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