1.Deciding on the product line involves balancing customer preferences and production requirements. a. True b....
1.Deciding on the product line involves balancing customer preferences and production requirements.
a. True b. False
2. An assembly line at a Rubbermaid production facility is an example of a product layout.
a. True b. False
Homework Answers
1. False- Product lines are not based on production requirements. Production requirements must be changed to meet product line requirements.
2.True since product layout is a part of production which is specially done for continuous manufacturing.
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