Which of the following statements is best about flow manufacturing?
I. Work stations are located in the sequence needed to make the product.
II. Work flows at a relatively constant rate.
III. They can produce a wide variety of different products.
IV. There is little buildup of inventory.
A) all the above
B) I, II and III are true
C) I, II and IV are true
D) II, III and IV are true
E) I, III and IV are true

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Option I states that workstations are located in sequence, which is true for flow manufacturing. Option II states that work flows at a relatively constant rate, which is also true for flow manufacturing. Option IV states that there is little buildup of inventory, which is a benefit of flow manufacturing. Option III, however, is not entirely true as flow manufacturing is designed to produce a limited variety of products efficiently, so Option III is not included in the best choice.

Which of the Following Statements Is Best About Flow Manufacturing