Flexible manufacturing techniques are based on the premise that
A)increases in setup time will minimize errors that could delay production.
B)decreases in setup time will allow time for adding production steps.
C)simplifying the activities at each station will minimize errors that could delay production.
D)rearranging workstations will increase the sense of urgency to produce products faster.
E)decreases in setup time will increase time available for greater production output.

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Flexible manufacturing techniques aim to reduce setup time, which in turn increases the time available for actual production, thereby enhancing production output.

Flexible Manufacturing Techniques Are Based on the Premise That