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, quality is a major advantage that Molli would like to work into her manufacturing design. The likelihood of building the desks with dents or scratches increases each time they are moved from one location to another. Which type of layout would minimize the number of times the desk pieces would be moved?

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Fixed layout minimizes movement of the product being manufactured, which in this case would help in reducing the chances of dents or scratches on the desks. This layout is particularly useful when the product is bulky or heavy, making it ideal for manufacturing high-quality desks.