A company that reupholsters furniture in fabric and style selected by the owner of the piece of furniture is more than likely an example of which of the following type of manufacturing?
A) process manufacturer
B) fixed-position layout
C) closed shop
D) job shop

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A job shop is a type of manufacturing that produces customized products in small batches. In this case, the company is taking in furniture pieces from customers and reupholstering them to their specifications, which would require a job shop approach. A process manufacturer would be better suited for a company that produces large quantities of standardized products, while a fixed-position layout would be used in manufacturing large items like ships or airplanes. A closed shop refers to a workplace where all employees must be union members.

A Company That Reupholsters Furniture in Fabric and Style Selected