Which one of the following statements about materials handling is best?
A) Variability in job paths usually means that workers must move materials in open-top containers.
B) With line-flow strategy, the flow of materials is very jumbled and does not lend itself to automation.
C) With flexible-flow strategy, materials handling is usually accomplished with as little worker intervention as possible.
D) Materials-handling processes in which a line-flow strategy exists usually resist automation because each job is unique in the path it follows.

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Variability in job paths often requires flexibility in materials handling, such as using open-top containers for ease of access and adaptability to different paths.

Which One of the Following Statements About Materials Handling Is