Scenario 12-1. Molli is beginning her new manufacturing business where she is producing computer desks. She has picked a site for her new business and is now concerned with the layout in order to provide a smooth flow for the work. Her competitive advantage has been identified as the quality of the desks that she will produce. Flexibility to change the design and low costs are also considerations in the profitability of the business.
-In Scenario 12-1, Molli realizes that the market for furniture is constantly changing. One of the features she wants to ensure in her layout is flexibility so that the product can be changed to meet consumer demand. Which type of layout would enable her to do this?

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A process layout is designed for flexibility to handle a variety of products and changes in the product design, making it suitable for Molli's need to adapt to changing market demands.