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Brittany Steingass
on Oct 31, 2024Verified
Which of the following is false regarding repetitive processes?
A) They use modules.
B) They allow easy switching from one product to the other.
C) They are the classic assembly lines.
D) They have more structure and less flexibility than a job shop layout.
E) They include the assembly of basically all automobiles.
Repetitive Processes
Processes that are characterized by the repeated production or execution of the same operation or sequence of operations.
Job Shop Layout
An arrangement of resources in a manufacturing operation where similar machines or functions are grouped together to manage varied products or jobs in small batches.
Classic Assembly Lines
Production methods where a product is assembled in a sequential manner by passing through various stations, each adding specific components or value.
- Contrast product-focused, process-focused, and repetitive strategies in production.
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Learning Objectives
- Contrast product-focused, process-focused, and repetitive strategies in production.