The process layout organizes resources according to the function.Which one of the following is a characteristic of a process layout?
A) faster processing rates
B) particularly vulnerable to changes in product mix
C) more space tied up in inventory
D) fixed-path material-handling devices

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Process layouts often result in more space tied up in inventory because work-in-progress items need to be stored between different functional areas.

The Process Layout Organizes Resources According to the Function